Characteristics
- INCI
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- CAS
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90063-92-6, 84696-25-3
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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290-052-2, 283-644-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- skin conditioning
Who it's for
Description
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is a botanical ingredient made from the leaves of the neem tree, a plant long used in traditional beauty routines. In skincare, it’s valued mainly for its purifying and soothing profile. You’ll often see it in formulas aimed at helping skin feel cleaner, calmer, and less congested, especially when the skin is prone to excess oil or occasional breakouts. In hair and scalp products, it’s used for a similar reason: to support a fresher-feeling scalp and a cleaner overall feel.
For skin, this extract can be a good fit if you like plant-based ingredients that support a balanced, refreshed look without feeling heavy. It may appeal to people with oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin, and to those looking for a botanical addition to cleansers, masks, toners, or lightweight moisturizers. In haircare, it’s commonly found in scalp-focused shampoos and treatments.
Caveat: as with many botanical extracts, sensitivity is possible, especially in leave-on products or if your skin is reactive. It’s not a miracle ingredient, and its performance depends a lot on the formula around it. If you know you react to fragranced or plant-rich products, patch testing is a smart idea.
Products with Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract (2 642 total)
Most often found in Dr. Jart+ products (50 items)
