Azadirachta indica (Neem) seed oil
AKA “Neem Seed Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Azadirachta indica (Neem) seed oil
AKA: Neem Seed Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Meliaceae (Mahogany family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8002-65-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Neem has been central to Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine for over 4,000 years, used for treating skin infections, acne, and various dermatological conditions. Hindu texts describe neem as a universal healer, and it remains widely used in traditional skincare across South Asia.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR