INCI: Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Neem flower extract. Used in Ayurveda as anti-inflammatory. Contains triterpenoids and flavonoids.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
Botanical extract without modern topical RCTs.
Neem Flower Extract (Azadirachta Indica Flower Extract) is an aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of Indian neem tree flowers. Composition differs from neem oil: less azadirachtin, more flavonoids (quercetin, rutin, kaempferol) and triterpenoids. Mechanism. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action via NF-κB suppression and IL-6 reduction in keratinocytes in vitro (Subapriya 2005). Mild antibacterial activity against S. aureus and Cutibacterium acnes. Where applied. Ayurvedic and Indian cosmetics, problem-skin products, anti-dandruff shampoos. Rare in European and Spanish cosmetics. Concentration 0.5–3%. Evidence base. Human RCTs are few, mostly from India. CIR and SCCS have not published a separate assessment. Pregnancy and lactation – use with caution. Although flower extract contains less azadirachtin than the oil, direct pregnancy data are absent. Oral intake in pregnancy is contraindicated (antifertility effect described in Indian traditional medicine). Topically at cosmetic concentrations avoid application on abdomen and breast.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
LowPregnancy
CautionSuitable for
Use with caution
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Neem Flower Extract should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
Neem Flower Extract suits: normal, oily, combination. Use with caution in: sensitive.
Neem flower extract.
The INCI name is Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract. It may also appear as: Neem Flower Extract, Azadirachta Indica Flower Extract.
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