Hair
(Suitable for all hair types, particularly suited to treat dandruff, head-lice, and itchy and dry scalp conditions)
Promotes hair growth
Neem Oil is known for its cellular regenerative property that helps stimulate hair follicle growth. It prevents hair fall by balancing the sebum production and clearing any excess sebum build-up. The antioxidants in the oil help counter the hair thinning caused by environmental stressors such as pollution and sun damage. For a potent hair growth treatment oil, add a few drops of Rosemary Essential Oil to a mixture of Neem, Jojoba, and Black Seed Oil.
Eliminates head lice and nits
Neem Oil is an all-natural remedy for treating head-lice and nits. It contains a potent bioactive compound, ‘azadirachtin’, that interferes with the growth and reproduction cycle of head lice, making it harder for them to thrive and lay eggs. For a potent anti-lice oil, add a few drops of Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, and Lemongrass Essential Oils to Neem Oil. Apply this blend to your scalp and leave it for a few hours. Next day, comb your hair with a thin comb to remove dead head lice. Repeat this once a week until the issue is addressed.
Boosts scalp health
Known as the scalp savior, Neem Oil helps promote a healthy scalp by treating scalp infections, soothing an itchy and irritated scalp, treating dandruff, moisturizing dry scalp, and controlling excess sebum production. Its potent anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties are extremely valuable for preventing any scalp infections.
Treats dandruff
Owing to its potent anti-fungal property, Neem Oil eliminates several human fungi, such as candida, that cause dandruff and flaky scalp. Its anti-inflammatory, emollient, and healing properties help to soothe a dry, irritated, and itchy scalp. It also helps balance the pH level and regulate sebum production, thereby controlling dandruff.
Conditions hair
Neem Oil boasts a very rich fatty acid profile, including oleic acid, linoleic acid, stearic acid, and palmitic acid, that deeply conditions and moisturizes dry, rough, under-nourished, and brittle hair. Regular use of Neem Oil can make the hair shinier, softer, healthier, and lustrous. You may add Neem Oil to other oils such as Jojoba or Coconut Oill to disguise its pungent odor.
Face
(Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin | Comedogenic Index: 1)
Fights acne
Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of Neem Oil in the prolonged treatment of acne. Its potent anti-bacterial property protects against acne-causing bacteria. It also promotes faster healing of acne and lightening of post-acne scars. For potent anti-acne blend, combine Neem Oil and Jojoba Oil and add a few drops of Tea Tree and Clary Sage Essential Oils. You may add 1-2ml of Neem Oil to your weekly face pack.
Delays aging
Neem Oil helps in preventing premature aging by boosting collagen production and improving skin regeneration. Its rich vitamin E and antioxidant content protect the skin against harmful free radicals, thereby delaying aging.
Fades scars, marks, and blemishes
Neem Oil helps in lightening scars, pigments, and marks by promoting faster cell regeneration and skin repair.
Reduces hyperpigmentation
Neem Oil helps in controlling melanin production, which when produced in high quantities results in hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and age spots. Further, regenerative and repairing properties of Neem Oil helps in reducing hyperpigmentation.
Wellness
Soothes skin conditions
Neem Oil helps to soothe several skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, redness, inflammation, irritation, and rashes. Bioactive compound ‘Nimbin’ in the oil has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-histaminic qualities that help soothe irritated skin and reduce inflammation. Another bioactive compound, 'Nimbidin', has powerful antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help fight skin infections, and its pain-relieving property reduces discomfort. Dilute Neem Oil in Jojoba Oil or Coconut Oil and apply on the affected area for relief.
Fights skin infections
Neem Oil possess potent anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties which help in fighting several skin and scalp infections.
Home
Repels mosquitoes
Neem Oil is an excellent all-natural mosquito repellant that provides effective protection from anopheline mosquitoes that cause malaria. As reported in the Journal of American Mosquito Control Association, topical application of a mixture of 2% Neem Oil in Coconut Oil successfully provided full protection from the bites of all species of anopheline mosquitoes for 12 hours.
Repels insects, pests, and bed bugs
Due to the presence of a powerful insect repellant compound ‘azadirachtin’, Neem Oil is a great natural alternative for getting rid of pests and insects around the house. Azadirachtin interferes with the insects' feeding, growth, and reproduction cycle, thus effectively putting an end to the insect menace indoors. The pungent aroma of Neem Oil also effectively wards away insects. It has also been shown to be effective in controlling bed bugs.
Gardening
Neem Oil is an all-natural and safe insecticide, pesticide, and fungicide. You can use it to get rid of arthropods, fungi, and other insects that may feast on your vegetable or flower garden. Add 10-15 ml of Neem Oil in 1 L of water and spray the solution on leaves, including the undersides of the leaves, for an effective, environment-friendly, all-natural insecticide.
Cleaning
Thanks to its powerful anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, Neem Oil is a brilliant all-natural cleaning agent for the house and furniture. It eliminates the harmful surface and airborne bacteria, leaving your living space clean and fresh.
Pets
Protects against parasites
Neem oil is popular in animal shampoos and products to protect against parasites such as fleas and ticks.