COSMOS-certified organic Neem oil.

Information

Practical information :

• Botanical name : Azadirachta indica
• Appearance: Dark green to brown liquid
• Odour: strong and earthy, characteristic of neem oil
• Texture: Fairly dense and viscous, but penetrates well into the skin, leaving a protective and nourishing effect.

Extraction process :

Extraction of neem oil by cold pressing is a method that best preserves its natural properties. The neem seeds are first cleaned and dried, then mechanically pressed without the addition of heat. This process keeps vitamins, antioxidants and bioactive compounds intact in the oil. The extracted oil is then filtered to remove impurities.

Benefits and Properties :

Discover the exceptional virtues of neem oil, a revolutionary ingredient in soapmaking that transforms every bar of soap into a purifying and nourishing skin care product:

• Antibacterial and antifungal action: Ideal for treating acne and other skin conditions, thanks to its powerful properties.
• Effective hydration: Reduces excess sebum while maintaining skin's natural moisture level, leaving it soft and supple.
• Soothing properties: Calms inflammation and irritation, making the soap suitable for sensitive skin.
• Improves skin texture: Helps refine skin texture and improve texture thanks to its regenerating and repairing effects.
• Natural protection: antioxidants protect skin against environmental aggression and free radical damage.

Properties :

• Antibacterial: effectively fights the bacteria responsible for various skin infections, including acne.

• Antifungal: Prevents and treats fungal infections such as athlete's foot and other skin mycoses.
• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces redness, swelling and inflammation of the skin, relieving symptoms of conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
• Antioxidant: Protects skin cells against damage caused by free radicals, helping to prevent premature aging.
• Moisturizing: Deeply nourishes and moisturizes skin, improving texture and suppleness without leaving a greasy feel.
• Insect repellent: Naturally effective at repelling various insects, making it useful in lotions and body balms.
• Healing: Accelerates healing of skin wounds, cuts and burns, thanks to its regenerative properties.
• Purifying: Deeply cleanses the skin's pores, helping to clarify and revitalize the complexion.

Composition of Neem Oil :

• Saturated fatty acids (SFA) :
  • Palmitic acid: 14 - 33%.
  • Stearic acid: 14 - 24%.
• Monounsaturated fatty acids :
  • Oleic acid: 25 - 54%.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids :
  • Linoleic acid: 6 - 16%.
  • Linolenic acid: 0.5 - 1.6%.

Recommended for which skin type :

• Acne-prone skin: Neem oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help fight acne-causing bacteria. It also reduces the inflammation and redness associated with rashes.
• Dry skin: Although it has drying properties, in combination with more moisturizing oils, neem oil can help balance and nourish dry skin, while soothing itching and flaking.
• Sensitive skin: Its soothing properties help calm irritation and reduce inflammation in sensitive skin, while offering protection against external pathogens.
• Mature skin: Thanks to its antioxidants, neem oil helps fight free radicals and prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and loss of elasticity.
• Infection-prone skin: Neem oil's effectiveness in treating fungal and bacterial infections makes it an ideal choice for skin prone to various skin infections.

How to store Neem oil :

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Make sure it's securely closed.
• It generally keeps for up to 12 months after opening.

Tips and Tricks for the Soap Maker :

The use of neem oil in cold saponification offers unique advantages for the creation of soaps with antibacterial and moisturizing properties. However, because of certain particularities of this oil, here are a few tips for using it effectively in your homemade soap recipes:

Unsaponifiables:

Natural antioxidants: like tocopherols (vitamin E), they protect the skin against oxidative damage.

Triterpenes: Include nimbin, nimbidin and nimbinene, offering powerful anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Carotenoids: Precursors of vitamin A, which contribute to skin health by improving its regeneration and increasing its resilience to external aggressors.

Its saponification value
:

The saponification value of Jojoba oil is 139, which means that 0.139 g of NAOH soda are needed to saponify 1 g of Neem oil. This information will help you calculate your own recipe.

In your calculator, choose "Neem Oil" or "Neem Seed Oil".

It's a stable oil with a long shelf life, so our soaps will also have an amazing longevity. Its content in your recipe will be 2% to 10% maximum.

Tips :

1. Quantity moderation: Incorporate neem oil at a rate of 2% to 10% of the total oils in your recipe to benefit from its properties without its strong odour overpowering the finished product.
2. Preparing the oil: As neem oil is pasty and can be solid at room temperature, warm it gently over a bain-marie, but do not exceed 60°C. This will make it easier to mix with the other oils in your recipe.
3. Use of Essences: Because of its spicy, powerful scent, consider using essential oils that can harmonize or mask its fragrance. Essential oils such as lavender, tea tree or mint are good options.

Additions / Superfatting
:

Take advantage of neem oil's antibacterial and antifungal properties to create soaps for acne-prone or problem skin. This can add significant value to your products.

Neem oil can be added at a rate of 5% to 10% at the end of your trace to retain all its beneficial effects.

Fine foam, fairly strong odour.

Mussels:

Be aware that the reaction between soda and oils can generate heat. Use our special molds and monitor the temperature throughout the process to prevent your soaps from freezing.

These molds are flexible, making them easy to remove from the mold once the soap has hardened. What's more, they enable better heat retention during the saponification process, promoting optimal soap setting.

Tips and Usage for Solid Shampoo and Conditioner :

These properties make neem oil an excellent choice for both human hair care and natural parasite protection for pets.

Add 10 ml of Neem oil to your solid shampoo or conditioner recipe.

• Scalp purification: Neem oil helps cleanse and purify oily scalps, effectively eliminating dandruff.
• Soothing care: soothes scalp irritation and itching, ideal for sensitive scalps.
• Softening: The oil is penetrating and softening, leaving hair soft and nourished after use.
• Use as a pre-shampoo: applied by massaging the scalp before washing, it prepares the scalp and hair for cleansing with a solid shampoo.

• Anti-lice treatment: as a solid or liquid shampoo, neem oil offers a natural solution to lice thanks to its insecticidal properties. It helps interrupt the life cycle of lice, making it easier to eliminate them without chemicals.

For Pets :

• Natural pest control: Containing azadirachtin, a compound that disrupts the nervous and hormonal systems of parasites, neem oil is effective against fleas, ticks and other external parasites.
• Coat protection: It protects animals by repelling parasites without the use of chemicals, ensuring safe, natural care.

The indications and advice given above are provided for information purposes only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy.
They should in no way be considered as medical advice.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned.
Furthermore, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.