Pure Neem Oil for Dandruff, Scalp & Skin — Cold Pressed

Neem is the most useful unpleasant-smelling thing in Indian households. It has been used for everything from scalp problems to skin complaints to keeping insects out of stored grain, and it works.

The smell is not a flaw. It is the compounds doing the work.

What It Is

Cold pressed oil from the seed kernel of Azadirachta indica. Cold pressing matters — heat degrades azadirachtin, which is the main active compound.

What It Is Used For

Dandruff and flaking

Neem's most common use. Antifungal by nature, and most dandruff is driven by yeast on the scalp.

Itchy, irritated scalp

Calms the itching that goes with flaking, often within a couple of uses.

Problem skin

Antibacterial, and traditionally used on congested or breakout-prone skin — always diluted.

General skin complaints

Used across India for a wide range of minor skin irritations, which is why most households keep a bottle.

Dilute It — This Matters

Neem oil is strong. Used neat on a large area it commonly causes irritation, and people then conclude neem does not suit them when the method was the problem.

Use	Dilution
Scalp treatment	1 part neem to 3 parts coconut or sesame oil
Body or large skin areas	1 part neem to 5 parts carrier
A single spot	Can be used neat, sparingly

How to Use It

For dandruff

1. Mix 1 part neem oil with 3 parts coconut oil
2. Warm slightly
3. Apply to the scalp only, section by section
4. Massage 5-10 minutes
5. Leave 1 hour — not overnight while dandruff is active
6. Wash out with a mild shampoo

Once or twice a week.

Why not overnight? Most dandruff is caused by a yeast that feeds on scalp oils. Leaving any oil on overnight during an active flare can work against you. An hour is enough.

For problem skin

1 part neem in 5 parts jojoba or aloe gel, applied at night. Or a single neat drop on one spot.

As a scalp mask

Mix a teaspoon of neem oil into a neem powder or methi mask to make it easier to apply and rinse.

About the Smell

Neem oil smells strongly of garlic and sulphur. There is no way around it and no good version that smells pleasant.

Two things help: blend it with coconut oil, which softens it considerably, and add two or three drops of rosemary or tea tree to the mix.

Neem oil that smells mild or pleasant has been deodorised or diluted. Deodorising strips the compounds you bought it for.

How to Tell Good Neem Oil

• Strong garlic-sulphur smell. The clearest indicator there is
• Golden to greenish-brown, cloudy rather than clear
• Thickens or solidifies below about 20°C — a good sign, not a fault. Warm the bottle in your hands
• Cold pressed stated on the label
• Dark bottle

Who Should Be Careful

• Always patch test on the inner arm before the first use
• Pregnant women should avoid neem oil
• Keep away from the eyes
• Never swallow it
• Keep well out of reach of children

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use it undiluted?
On one small spot, occasionally. Not on the scalp or any large area.

Why has it gone solid?
Neem oil thickens below around 20°C. Stand the bottle in warm water. It is a sign it has not been heavily processed.

Can I leave it on overnight?
Not while dandruff is active. One hour, then wash.

How often?
Once or twice a week. It is strong and more is not better.

Will the smell stay in my hair?
Mostly washed out. Blending with coconut oil and adding a few drops of rosemary largely solves it.

Is it safe for coloured hair?
Yes, used on the scalp.

Product Information

How to use: Dilute 1 part neem to 3 parts carrier oil. Massage into the scalp. Leave 1 hour. Wash out.
For external use only. Patch test before first use. Avoid contact with eyes. Not for use during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage: Cool, dark place. May solidify in cold weather — warm gently before use.

Blend it with our Virgin Coconut Oil, or use alongside Neem Toner for daily care.