{"product_id":"pure-neem-oil","title":"Pure Neem Oil for Dandruff, Scalp \u0026 Skin — Cold Pressed","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeem 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe smell is not a flaw. It is the compounds doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold pressed oil from the seed kernel of \u003cem\u003eAzadirachta indica\u003c\/em\u003e. Cold pressing matters — heat degrades azadirachtin, which is the main active compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDandruff and flaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeem's most common use. Antifungal by nature, and most dandruff is driven by yeast on the scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eItchy, irritated scalp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalms the itching that goes with flaking, often within a couple of uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProblem skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntibacterial, and traditionally used on congested or breakout-prone skin — always diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral skin complaints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed across India for a wide range of minor skin irritations, which is why most households keep a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDilute It — This Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeem 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDilution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScalp treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 part neem to 3 parts coconut or sesame oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody or large skin areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 part neem to 5 parts carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA single spot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be used neat, sparingly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor dandruff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 1 part neem oil with 3 parts coconut oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply to the \u003cstrong\u003escalp only\u003c\/strong\u003e, section by section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage 5-10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave \u003cstrong\u003e1 hour\u003c\/strong\u003e — not overnight while dandruff is active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash out with a mild shampoo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce or twice a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor problem skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 part neem in 5 parts jojoba or aloe gel, applied at night. Or a single neat drop on one spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a scalp mask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix a teaspoon of neem oil into a \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/collections\/hair-care\"\u003eneem powder\u003c\/a\u003e or methi mask to make it easier to apply and rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Smell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeem oil smells strongly of garlic and sulphur. There is no way around it and no good version that smells pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things help: blend it with coconut oil, which softens it considerably, and add two or three drops of \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/rosemary-essential-oil\"\u003erosemary\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/tea-tree-oil\"\u003etea tree\u003c\/a\u003e to the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeem oil that smells mild or pleasant has been deodorised or diluted.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deodorising strips the compounds you bought it for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Neem Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong garlic-sulphur smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clearest indicator there is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden to greenish-brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, cloudy rather than clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickens or solidifies below about 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — a good sign, not a fault. Warm the bottle in your hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e stated on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Be Careful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways patch test\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inner arm before the first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant women should avoid neem oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from the eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever swallow it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep well out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it undiluted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn one small spot, occasionally. Not on the scalp or any large area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy has it gone solid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeem oil thickens below around 20°C. Stand the bottle in warm water. It is a sign it has not been heavily processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it on overnight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot while dandruff is active. One hour, then wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce or twice a week. It is strong and more is not better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the smell stay in my hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMostly washed out. Blending with coconut oil and adding a few drops of rosemary largely solves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for coloured hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, used on the scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dilute 1 part neem to 3 parts carrier oil. Massage into the scalp. Leave 1 hour. Wash out.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Patch test before first use. Avoid contact with eyes. Not for use during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark place. May solidify in cold weather — warm gently before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlend it with our \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/virgin-coconut-oil\"\u003eVirgin Coconut Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, or use alongside \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/steam-distilled-neem-toner\"\u003eNeem Toner\u003c\/a\u003e for daily care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48082586435881,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/21_e6899d21-6841-4320-bcab-ac06aa675720.jpg?v=1748856774","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/hi\/products\/pure-neem-oil","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}