- Comedogenic
- 1 / 5
- Irritancy
- 2 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Neem Oil, Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil scores 1/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neem Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Neem Oil (INCI: Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 1 out of 5. A traditional Ayurvedic oil with antibacterial properties. It is low-clogging but pungent and can irritate if used undiluted.
Is Neem Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Neem Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Neem Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Neem Oil or Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil.