Neem oil is a light to dark brown fixed oil with a strong odour reminiscent of mixed peanut and garlic.
| INCI Nomenclature | Azadirachta indica (Neem) Seed Oil. |
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| Uses | Used in cosmetics, largely in soap manufacture. Neem oil has biocidic properties and is widely finding use as an effective pesticide in organic farming. |
| Extraction | Cold or hot pressed from the fruit and seeds of Neem. The oil can also be obtained by solvent extraction. |
| Source | Neem is found chiefly in the Indian sub-continent. |
| Key Properties | Biocidal/antimicrobial. |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 16:0 Palmitic 21.4% |