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*TOP REVIEWER* dddoxie on 5/28/2013 10:16:00 AM more reviews by dddoxie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

UPDATE: This stuff is amazing if you have deep, stubborn blackheads. I had a few on my chest and I put a tiny bit of neem on at night time. In the morning, the blackheads are completely gone.

I consider neem oil a 'cure-all' for so many ailments. You really need to get used to the scent though...I've heard it described as garlicky-peanut butter which is really true. Don't plan on using this if you're going to be out and about....unless you don't mind smelling that way!

I initially bought it for my husband who has severe eczema. It worked well to relieve the itchy, red patches he would get all over his body, but the smell was very overpowering so he discontinued use.

I currently use neem on my acne break outs. I had two newly 'erupted' spots that were red and painful. I put a small dab of neem on them at night and when I woke up they were both significantly smaller, basically gone except for the redness.

I've also used neem on my dog because she gets dry patches during the Winter/Spring months. After a few days the patches are gone and no more itchy dog!

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Sunnydelite62901 on 4/11/2013 2:27:00 AM more reviews by Sunnydelite62901

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

this is a nice oil, especially if your skin is irritated congested or injured. I use this after I micro needling and I also use this after I burned my face once over doing it with the gyloic acid. people complain about the smell I mix mine with lavender oil and a little bit of almond oil and it's fine. I don't understand about these people who compalin them so much if you don't like it just mix it with some Gernaium oil or lavender oil, duh!

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*TOP REVIEWER* maliciousdelicious on 1/10/2013 2:49:00 AM more reviews by maliciousdelicious

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

If you live in India, the properties of neem are legendary. I have been growing a neem plant and tried boiling the leaves in water as a face rinse a couple of times with good results, but it's a bit difficult to work with just leaves and they run out quickly unless you have a whole tree!

It took a horrible attack of eczema all over my arms to force me to try it more seriously. I got some neem oil from my pharmacy. In India it's less than a dollar for a bottle, no fancy packaging. I mixed just 2-3 drops with Egyptian Magic and applied it all over my arms every morning (at night it gets too messy and smelly on my sheets). I also started taking the capsules twice a day. They are made by the Himalaya herbal brand - I forget the cost but not very expensive either.

At first, my skin stung like crazy and the pus and blood continued to come out. I had a couple of very uncomfortable and messy nights. That was on Monday. It's Thursday today and all the pus and bleeding has stopped. The skin is still sore and very very dry but the dry skin is peeling off. It's still a bit itchy but not unbearable and overall it feels much better and looks like it will be completely fine. I was also starting to get it around my collarbone and neck so I'm trying this treatment before it gets to the full blown stage.

All in all, I couldn't be happier. It's cheap, effective and natural. I wish I'd done it ten years ago when I had a similar attack instead of using steroid creams. Yes it smells but it's not such a bad smell. It smells like food, like curry. In India, people are much more accepting and also there is much more air circulation so it's not that noticeable. I feel like the capsules are also making my facial skin much clearer, which is why I haven't had the chance to try this out as an anti-acne treatment. I am going to try it on my hair for dandruff next and will update here!

Look towards nature people!

UPDATE: I stopped using this when my homeopath suggested another ointment but I wish I had used it all the way through. Nevertheless, while it cut the weeping and bleeding short, it didn't cure me completely. I have heard that it helps but doesn't not completely solve the problem and that you have to use steroid cream. However I hate the idea of steroids and am trying a non-steroid cream called Atopiclair which seems promising. Will report on that later. In the future I will use neem oil as a preventive measure.

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ofelia1 on 11/8/2012 1:02:00 AM more reviews by ofelia1

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Amazing product! I can confirm everything that has been said about it clearing huge cysts and bumps, keeping pores clean and clear and preventing pimples from forming! I have been using it for a month and before that I have never been without a pimple or two on my face at any given time, All I do is, I put it all over my face once or twice a day and I never break out since I started this routine. Really HOLLY GRAIL for acne skin, plus keeps skin moisturized and supple without clogged pores or worries about them.
I regained my confidence thanks to it. I use Neem Aura cold pressed neem oil (nothing added). It little solidifies at room temperature but melts on your skin immediately. People complain about the smell but strangely I like it - maybe because I enjoy gourmet exotic foods with weird smells - I just think of it that way.

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muse1342 on 10/10/2012 11:27:00 PM more reviews by muse1342

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I have been suffering from acne for 12 years and tried absolutely everything that was ever invented for this problem - saw countless dermatologists, tried lasers and other devices... I am a Retin-a user as well, but that doesn't help at all with deep hormonal cysts. At one point I tried many oils in the hope that they would reduce my own oil production (when I gave up on conventional medicine and decided to try holistic) and it made my skin AWFUL!!! Those oils include coconut oil, olive oil, tea tree oil, Dr. Hauschka and Decleor oils for balancing oily skin... and after looking horrendous I swore never to get any oil close to my face!
Now I am into all natural products and one product at my health store just sparked my curiosity - cold pressed neem oil. I bought it not really knowing what I would do with it.... I was too afraid to put it on my skin - that was out of question. So one day I had an awful acne outbreak on my back - all the pores were so clogged and inflamed. I decided (since there was nothing to loose) to put neem oil overnight. And I was so amazed when I got up in the morning with 100% clear back - yes, no single zit or clogged pore!!!! I couldn't believe it and thought I lost my mind! So next day I put it on one deep painful cyst on my face (I was still a little scared) and it had the exact same effect!!!! 100% clearing and no single clogged pore!!! I swear! I thought all oils are evil for acne skin, but apparently not this one! It literally saved me - I am not canceling a party because of looking awful for the first time in years! - actually I look amazing now and want to open my face to the world! Don't be afraid - try it. It may change your life forever!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Moonchitaa on 6/4/2012 2:05:00 PM more reviews by Moonchitaa

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This stuff is DA BOMB DIGGITY! Its a very rich oil and yes, everything you've heard about the stench is true. It stinks. That said, it takes a good 8-10 years off me- no lie. I have to juggle when I put it on - as H complains about the smell, so sometimes I put it on at night after he is asleep and sometimes I put it on in the mornings. I immediately notice a difference afterwards as my skin is plumped, smooth, glowing, and just luminous. I dont know exactly what it is that makes it do this but Ive read that not only is it fabulously moisturising but that it also has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties. Ive also read that its a good treatment for excema, rosacea and spots (although I dont suffer from any of those so I cannot testify as to how effective it will be for these issues).
The main reason Iove it is because it really diminishes the very fine laughter lines around my eyes and I swear its more effective than La mer, Nivea, Perricone, Nia, rose hip oil, Clarins, La Prairie and even Estee Lauder night repair. Maybe its just my skin but this really does take years off my complexion. The *only* downside I can see is that it does make my face smell like a 3 month old rancid kebab and sadly, the smell doesnt dissipate easily. If I put it on at night I can still get a whiff of it in the morning which is quite annoying. Its quite hard to be sexy when you stink of mouldy onions. Having said that, I cannot give this product up, it makes me look too freaking awesome so I will just have to put up with the smell (and so will H!). If you are very sensitive to smells then I would think twice before you try this. If you dont mind a bit of a whiff in return for amazing skin then this could very well be what you've been looking for.
EDIT: Ive noticed something curious since using this- my eyelashes seem longer. I have no idea why this could be but they are looking much more full and lush since using this product (i sometimes massage it into my lashes to condition them). Its a nice bonus anyway!

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bbycakes on 3/26/2012 8:21:00 AM more reviews by bbycakes

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Kinky, Fine   Eyes: Black    

For starters, I have oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin that is very easily congested and prone to whiteheads and blackheads. It doesn't take much to break me out. I went out and purchased this from an Ayurvedic store, along with some neem powder. Initially, I hadn't planned on buying the oil, but after coming home and reading all the amazing reviews in terms of its acne fighting properties, I was really excited to try it! Recently I went overboard with using chemical peels at home and the over-exfoliation just pushed my skin over the edge. ): It was very dehydrated and irritated. A lot of the reviewers commented on how this oil is great for inflammation and how soothing it is, so that's another reason for wanting to test it out.

The first night (Sunday), I tried dabbing it directly on two zits and left it overnight. The next morning there wasn't much difference except that one of my zits actually looked larger and more angry looking. I came back online and read that a few people mixed it with aloe vera gel to make it easier to apply to their whole face. I already use pure aloe vera gel from a plant daily, in between cleansing and toning, so this was great for me. I put in a couple of drops and mixed it up, applying it all over my face, and then removing with my toner (witch hazel). I did this for 3 days.

By Wednesday evening, my skin was a MESS. Keep in mind, I only used this product for about 3-4 days! There were whiteheads all over my cheeks, chin, eyebrows, and forehead, and a couple of inflamed pimples thrown in as well. Plus it left my skin even oilier than usual. Panicked, I stopped using the aloe+neem and went back to just my regular old aloe vera gel. By Friday my skin began to calm down. It's now Monday, and the breakout has subsided drastically. I really, really wanted this to work for me, but unfortunately it broke me out something fierce. However, it did calm down my redness, made my skin feel less dehydrated, and gave it a lovely glow. But that's really not why I bought it, so. :S If you have very OILY skin that is prone to COMEDONAL, NON-INFLAMED ACNE, I urge you to proceed with caution! I've tried many oils, and they all hate my skin. I hoped this would be different, but oh well. If the oil doesn't work out for you, I strongly recommend trying the neem powder instead! I've used it 3 times so far, mixing it with a bit of water to make a paste, and I think that's why the breakout from the neem oil improved so quickly. It also dries up excess sebum so it's awesome for us oily people.

For my particular skin type, the powder works better than the oil, but it's up to you to try it for yourself and see how your skin reacts to it. :) Hope this helps someone.

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hanmu on 2/2/2012 9:21:00 AM more reviews by hanmu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

No, it doesn't smell nice but my skin is so finicky I can't afford to worry about scents. I like to mix a little of this in with my moisturiser at night to tackle blemishes and it works well at deflating zits when mixed with a little turmeric and manuka honey. I've also tried applying it to my scalp but it didn't seem to help with dandruff. Over all it's pretty good.

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SepiaRose on 1/25/2012 6:43:00 PM more reviews by SepiaRose

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Medium Brown, Warm   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I buy the oil from Pleasuresoaps.com and use it primarily to fight dry scalp and dandruff. I use it as a pre shampoo treatment by massaging it in and brushing it through a few hours before washing and styling and it works well as far as dandruff and just making the hair soft and manageable. It makes it super soft and looks healthy and shiny after drying and styling. The smell certainly takes some getting used to though. It's like an odd cross between burnt peanuts and motor oil. With a garlic back. Not the most pleasant smell in the world but not the worst either. After washing I can't smell it at all.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MsLove on 10/9/2011 9:16:00 PM more reviews by MsLove

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Other, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I purchased this from FromNatureWithLove after hesitating on it for almost 2 years. I purchased it as a pre-poo hair treatment, for the benefits of softness, hair and scalp health, shine, and promoting hair growth.


The smell is very strong and pungent, and smells of a rich, nutty, garlicy, smoked ayurvedic herb. It is not pleasant to me at all. However, I only use it when I am at home, l would never wear it out because I know everyone would smell it.


I transferred the oil into one of the 89cent travel bottles at walmart that have the little squirt top. I squirt it onto my scalp in sections, massage in, and then comb down the length of my hair, and add a few drops to the dry ends. Then I sit around the house and do chores, review items on MUA :o), watch a movie, read, etc. I did try sleeping in it once but the smell was so strong I had to wash my pillow to get the scent out of my hair, even after wearing a wrap over it, oil soaked everything. After at least 1 or 2 hours, my hair drinks in the oil and looks so soft and beautiful. Then I shower and wash my hair as normal with my regular routine. (Shampoo or Co-Wash, depending on the week)


Finished result is shiny, smooth, hair when I dry. It feels really, REALLY soft. I always have compliments on the softness of my hair when (if) I let people touch it. I use hot oil treatments often, so I can tell the difference of a good oil treatment and just a basic oil treatment. When your hair is just parched for oil , anything is better than nothing but over time the performance stabilizes. This oil actually softens, which many don't do, they just coat the hair. I have also used the Ojon restorative mask, which is another good oil treatment that softens.


Neem Oil softens better than olive oil, coconut oil or jojoba oil. But stinks worse then all of them. If you don't want to spend a lot on Ojon, this might be a good equally smelly but less expensive alternative to try. If you don't like the smell and really can't bear it, but want to try a hot oil treatment, really any organic oil on dry hair before shampooing from time to time is better than no oil at all - esp. during cold winter months. Olive is good for conditioning the hair shaft, Coconut oil strengthens, protects from heat damage, and adds shine; avocado and jojoba softens, is easily absorbed, and helps to relieve dry scalp without feeling too greasy.Castor oil is rich, thick, gooey, but is a great emollient for extremely damaged parched hair. Neem is heavy like olive oil to me, though not as rich as castor, and very nutty/earthy smelling, with great conditioning, softening, and strengthening properties. Oh, I do think Neem helps reduce shedding.

I will probably keep this oil in rotation for pre-poo treatments, along with the other oils I use for hair/skin treatments from time to time. No vote on the growth promotion properties, but I will update if I see a significant difference. Sorry this was so long but wanted plenty of info since I have not found the detail I have been looking for in user experiences over the past 2 years.

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*TOP REVIEWER* CarolinaMidwife on 10/5/2011 9:00:00 AM more reviews by CarolinaMidwife

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

"I don't care if this stuff pays my mortgage, gives me orgasms and makes me naturally skinny"


This might be the funniest thing I have ever read on MUA.


My mom had a bottle of this sitting in her bathroom and, since she spares no dime when it comes to product, I decided to try it on my stupid flaky dry chin.


I'm not sure if it worked or even if it was in it's way to working because the smell was so bad I had to spend the next 10 minutes trying a variety of cleansers to remove it. It smelled like I rubbed a dead skunk all over my chin. Truly gag worthy. It is seriously the foulest smelling product I have ever touched.


It turns out my mom had bought it to treat a toenail fungus. Ack.

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RICHARDMUA on 10/5/2011 7:55:00 AM more reviews by RICHARDMUA

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Black   Eyes: Other    

I did a bit of research about non-chemical hair/scalp products. Im a man in my late forties and with very thin hair. On an internet forum I read to try 'NEEM OIL'. It is not very easy to get hold of in the UK. I had to order it online and it cost over ten pounds. A lot of people use this on their skin. I only purchased for my hair problem and as I had read it can help ones hair to grow back. I have been using it for over two months and I can't say there is any difference. But the worst part about this is the smell. It is like raw onions. It doesn't wash out either, the smell just lingers. I have handed over to my misses, see if she can make any use of it if she can get past the smell. I don't recommend it in any way for hair.

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tabbiecatt on 8/9/2011 7:43:00 PM more reviews by tabbiecatt

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

LMAO!! I have been working on an essential oil collection for a while.. doing research on what works best for different ailments, etc.
Earlier, I was reading the reviews for Neem and of course noticed that many people had difficulty with the scent of the oil. I am kind of weird in that I actually like earthy scents, as well as the smell of garlic... so I figured it wouldn't be a big deal for me.
I was out running errands, popped into my local healthfood store and grabbed a bottle...
The smell is HORRIBLE!! But I couldn't stop laughing :)
I don't know how well it works yet, but if I can get past my first impression- I will update!
(Btw, I agree with the previous reviewer who said it reminded her of mexican food left in a hot car...)

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wiresinhisheart on 8/9/2011 2:27:00 PM more reviews by wiresinhisheart

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

well, this stuff stinks. i have got used to and kind of enjoy the smell now though. to me it smells like burnt rubber.
i get my neem from garden of wisdom, its cheap and you can be sure its cold pressed and doesnt have any extra ingredients.
i mix a drop of this with jojoba oil and use it to moisturise my whole face, including my eye area. if i have any pimples it really helps to heal them up faster, plus it gives my face a nice "glow". if i only use jojoba, the glow isnt there, so i know its caused by the neem. this is one of the few oils i can use that doesnt give me acne or clogged pores. its really stinky, but i dont give an eff, having nice skin is more important to me than how i smell, and the smell goes after about 20minutes anyway.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aryana on 6/8/2011 3:17:00 AM more reviews by aryana

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Call me crazy, but this really does not smell that bad to me! At worst I would describe it as smelling like burnt peanuts (with a hint of onion maybe?) Not pleasant but really not as bad as I was expecting after everything I'd read about the smell. I use unrefined neem oil from the Alaffia brand which is sold in a small jar at Whole Foods for around $6. There are a few varieties available at Whole Foods but I like the Alaffia brand and I like that theirs comes in a jar, since Neem Oil is often solidified. I saw some in dropper bottles with the oil solidified in the bottle which seems impractical. I don't worry about contamination as I do with some products in jars since neem oil is so highly antibacterial anyway. It is so concentrated too that I haven't even dug into the jar yet... mostly just scrape a bit off the lid!

So far I've used this as a spot treatment on acne and it does make the inflammation go down quicker (I have mostly red, under-the-surface acne). I am just starting to experiment with using it as an all over treatment some nights, so I will update and let you know how that works for me. So far neem oil has NOT made me break out more and my skin is very acne-prone and picky about oils. So far so good.

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chrystelica on 5/8/2011 5:27:00 PM more reviews by chrystelica

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

OK, the smell is awful, but it is great on hair and plants. It *does* act as a natural, mild insect repellant for 5-6 days (most things that smell this bad work) and as a leave-in hair treatment, it is tolerable for 20 minutes while covered up with another scented oil, but even that doesn't really work, however as an emollient it is awesome. It softens your hair instantly and covers the damage better than anything else I've used to date... even protein-based treatments. My hair stylist swears by using those instead, but I'm convinced neem is for me.

This cured my scalp psoriasis with one treatment, and I'm not exaggerating at all. For that, nearly any smell is tolerable, even this weird, rotting mushroom odor. If you can't stand that smell, you need not try this, but amber oil covers it up (almost) for the 20 minutes you leave it in before washing out.

I've used nightingale droppings in a mask on my face a few times though, so if I could stand that smell long enough to see the results, I figure I can probably handle some neem oil.

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eddiecatt on 3/20/2011 1:14:00 PM more reviews by eddiecatt

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I don't think you're supposed to use this neat on your skin--about ten percent in a carrier oil is probably about right. When I was going through my overexfoliation crisis, I made up a blend of castor oil, extra virgin olive oil and neem oil and put it on my face day and night. When I couldn't stand the smell of neem anymore, I would switch to emu oil, but frankly I think the neem did more to heal my skin. Now it looks better than ever--not flawless, but I have a strong feeling I'm finally on the right track. I will continue using neem in my oil cleansing blend--the great thing about it is that it has all the antibacterial and antifungal properties of tea tree, BUT it is moisturizing. In small whiffs, I'm actually growing to like the smell--I guess I associate it with all the good things it's doing for me :) By the way, it is much cheaper in Indian grocery stores than in regular crunchy granola health stores!


And speaking of Indian grocery stores, they also often sell neem leaf powder, which is a good alternative to neem oil for people who can't stand the smell. I just made myself a very nice face mask this morning with yogurt, honey and neem leaf powder. The powder even adds a bit of exfoliating action as you wash it off at the end.

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SexpotOnTheRocks on 1/9/2011 10:05:00 PM more reviews by SexpotOnTheRocks

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I researched and read tons of reviews about neem oil. It sounded like the *perfect* oil for my skin. I bought this and massaged a couple drops into my skin before bed. (The smell was worse than I expected.) When I woke up, there were new tiny bumps on my face, and flat red irritation dots. It was the exact opposite of what I hoped the oil would do for me. The texture of my skin looked awful. I returned the oil and slowly but surely, my skin is recovering.

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*TOP REVIEWER* AuNatural716 on 11/21/2010 9:25:00 PM more reviews by AuNatural716

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This stuff is great, especially when a single drop is mixed in with a carrier oil, like apricot kernel oil..I mix 2-3 drops of carrier oil with 1 drop neem oil in my hand before I rub into my damp skin so that it absorbs in...wake up to smooth skin and healed over zits! AMAZING!

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*TOP REVIEWER* frostythesnowman81 on 8/18/2010 12:29:00 PM more reviews by frostythesnowman81

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal, Olive, Neutral   Hair: Black, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Black    

This great for acne. It does smell but it's something you can get used to. It also helps with dandruff. Just use it as a hot oil treatment.

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