Neem Extract

Best

New ingredients

No known benefits

Neem Extract description

Primarily from India where it has a long and storied history, neem extract can be from the bark, seed, or leaf of this plant; the root, flower, and fruit forms are rarely used in skincare products. The extracts have antioxidant and skin-calming benefits and may also help reduce the population of harmful microbes on skin's surface. Polysaccharides in neem extract can contribute to skin's hydration level, while significant antioxidants include quercetin and beta-sitosterol. Neem stem as a water-based extract contains multiple beneficial ingredients for skin that are believed to help visibly repair its appearance and improve hydration.

Neem Extract references

  • Pharmacognosy Magazine, July 2017, pages S316-S320
  • Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, April 2017, pages 161-170
  • Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, March 2016, ePublication
  • Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, July 2013, pages 505-514

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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