Neem Cold Pressed Oil 100g

Description

• The oil normally solidifies at room temperature, and to get it in liquid form, place the container in warm water (not boiling) and wait for the oil to liquefy.

How to use neem oil on your skin
Organic, 100 percent pure, cold-pressed neem oil, will be cloudy and yellowish in color and will have an odor resembling mustard, garlic, or sulfur. When you’re not using it, store it in a cool, dark place.

Before putting neem oil on your face, do a patch test on your arm. If within 24 hours you don’t develop any signs of an allergic reaction — such as redness or swelling — it should be safe to use the oil on other areas of your body.

Pure neem oil is incredibly potent. To treat acne, fungal infections, warts, or moles, use undiluted neem oil to spot treat affected areas.

Lightly dab the neem oil onto the area using a cotton swab or cotton ball, and allow it to soak in for up to 20 minutes.
Wash off the oil with warm water.
Use daily until you achieve desired results.
Because of the potency of neem oil, it’s a good idea to mix it with equal parts of a carrier oil — like jojoba, grapeseed, or coconut oil — when using it for larger areas of the face or body, or on sensitive skin.

The carrier oil can also subdue the odor of neem oil, or you can add a few drops of other oils like lavender to improve the smell. Once the oils are blended, use the combination as you would a moisturizer on the face and body.

If you find the oil combination to be too oily, you can mix a few drops of neem oil with aloe vera gel, which also will be soothing to irritated skin.

Neem oil can also be added to a warm bath to treat larger areas of the body.

What to know before you put neem oil on your skin
Neem oil is safe but extremely potent. It may cause an adverse reaction in someone with sensitive skin or a skin disorder like eczema.

If it’s your first time using neem oil, start by trying a small, diluted amount of it on a small area of your skin, away from your face. If redness or itching develops, you may wish to further dilute the oil or avoid using it completely.

Hives, severe rash, or difficulty breathing could be a sign of an allergic reaction. Discontinue the use of neem oil immediately and consult a doctor if your conditions persist.

Neem oil is a powerful oil and not suitable for use by children. Before using neem oil on a child, consult with your doctor.

Studies have not been done to establish whether neem oil is safe to use during pregnancy, so it’s best to avoid it if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Neem oils should never be consumed, as they are toxic.

Tips on how to use and dilute Neem oil

We have listed some recipes/ways to use Neem oil below – but a rule of thumb to remember is to keep your dilution of Neem oil to about 2 – 5% of any mixture that you apply directly onto your skin. Some of the recipes below use higher percentages – but keep a lookout for any skin irritation.

• Cuts, wounds, minor skin disorders, and mosquito and insect repellant
  • Mix with Vaseline or a carrier oil in a ratio of 1:5 and apply to the affected area.
• Athlete’s foot
  • Add 15 ml to warm water and soak the feet in this preparation.
• Head lice
  • Mix 50/50 with a carrier oil and massage into the hair and scalp. Leave on for 1 hour and shampoo. Repeat once weekly for 3 weeks or as long as the problem persists.
• Stop mosquitoes breeding
  • Spray or pour oil on all breeding areas. The oil can be emulsified (to mix with water) by adding normal dishwashing liquid to it.
• Plant protection
  • Add 30 ml to 1 liter of water and add 1 ml of dishwashing liquid. Mix well and spray immediately for plant protection. Do not store the mixture; make fresh formulation for each spray. Spray the mixture on top of all the leaves and on the undersides where insects often hide – you can also spray it around the roots.
• Lamp oil to ward off mosquitoes
  • Add 5 – 10% oil to any lamp oil and burn lamp normally.
• Dandruff and itchy scalp
  • Add a few drops to your regular shampoo.
• Ticks and fleas on animals
  • Add a few drops to your normal pet shampoo (ratio should be 30 ml (1 oz.) to 240 ml (8 oz.) shampoo). Plain baby shampoo works the best.
• Warts
  • Apply 1 drop of undiluted oil directly on warts once per day. Watch carefully for any possible irritation, and should that occur discontinue use. Continue for 2-3 weeks.
• Psoriasis, cold sores, eczema, athletes foot, skin ulcers and other fungal skin conditions
  • Mix 1 tablespoon with 120 ml carrier oil such as jojoba or grapeseed oil and apply twice a day to affected skin. Should skin irritation occur, discontinue use, or make a mixture with less Neem oil.
• Pet and livestock spray for ticks, fleas, mange mites and other pests
  • Mix 30 ml oil with 3.8-liter water and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid (to emulsify the oil). Place the mixture into a spray bottle or other type of sprayer, and spray animals once every two weeks. (This mixture can be used on indoor and outdoor plants as well as flowers and vegetables.)
• Cleaning the house
  • Add to carpet shampoos and spray mattresses to kill dust mites.
• Hand wash
  • Add a couple of drops to liquid hand soap for antibacterial properties.
• FOR ALL THE ABOVE
  • As Neem oil has a rather strong smell you might want to add a few drops of essential oil to any mixture to mask the smell. Lavender or lemongrass essential oils work well – but you could add your personal favorite.

Store Neem oil in a cool dark place, away from sunlight. Neem oil can easily solidify – even at low room temperatures. Should this happen put the bottle in warm water (below 40 degrees ) to liquify. Do not place in near-boiling water, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the oil.