Neem oil provides excellent care for problem skin, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes or burns. It soothes dry and irritated skin and is also suitable for very dry and cracked skin because it restores the skin's natural elasticity. It has astringent properties, so it can be used on scars, scratches, skin ulcers, etc. The oil is also good for scalp care because it helps prevent the formation of dandruff. It can also be found in natural products for preventing head lice. It can be mixed with white or green clay to make a great natural mask.
Up to 10% is used in skin care formulations. Up to 3% in hand and foot care products upto 1 - 2% as an insect repellant.
Description: Cold pressed from Neem seeds. It is brown in color and has a pungent, earthy, green musty scent. It is very viscous to begin with, and it contracts to a solid consistency in the cold. Simply heat a closed bottle in a hot water bath in order to liquify it.
Valuable components: It contains a lot of essential fatty acids (mostly oleic - omega 9 and palmitic, it also contains linoleic omega 6 and stearic acid), protein and vitamin E.
Facial care: Apply a small amount of the oil to cleansed skin which was previously moisturized with a toner or hydrosol.
Facial mask: Use 2 tablespoons of white or green clay and mix with 1 spoon of Neem oil. Mix thoroughly and slowly add some warm water to the mixture while stirring. Apply to cleansed skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with water, moisten your skin with a toner or hydrosol and apply your favorite moisturizer or a few drops of oil.
Hair care: Apply to dry hair and massage well into the scalp. Leave on for at least 30 minutes, then wash and condition your hair as usual.