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Data: Fair

Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract

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Other Concerns

Enhanced skin absorption, Endocrine disruption (low), and Ecotoxicology (low)

SYNONYMS

● MELIA AZEDARACH, EXT.
● NEEM (MELIA AZADIRACHTA) LEAF EXTRACT
● NEEM LEAF EXTRACT
● EXTRACT OF NEEM LEAF
● EXTRACT OF MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF
● BAKAIN STEM BARK EXTRACT
● MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT
● MELIA AZADIRACHTA (NEEM)LEAF EXTRACT
● AZADIRACHTA INDICA LEAF EXTRACT

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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facial cleanser54 products
facial moisturizer/treatment102 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
exfoliant/scrub28 products
bubble bath1 products
moisturizer29 products
shampoo31 products
hair relaxer1 products
around-eye cream19 products
after sun product2 products
antiperspirant/deodorant5 products
lip gloss19 products
conditioner22 products
mask66 products
mouthwash1 products
baby shampoo2 products
bar soap3 products
serums & essences86 products
toners/astringents33 products
baby toothpaste1 products
toothpaste5 products
body wash/cleanser14 products
eye makeup remover1 products
makeup remover6 products
baby wipes1 products
tooth whitening3 products
foot moisturizer2 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders1 products
anti-aging4 products
hair styling aid7 products
recreational sunscreen8 products
concealer2 products
setting powder/spray6 products
hair treatment/serum22 products
tanning oil1 products
lipstick2 products
makeup primer4 products
body oil7 products
body firming lotion5 products
lip balm12 products
hair spray1 products
liquid hand soap1 products
bronzer/highlighter1 products
baby soap1 products
daily use with SPF9 products
BB cream1 products
lip liner1 products
other eye makeup10 products
lip plumper1 products
detangler1 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
blush13 products
Oils & Serums2 products
hand cream2 products
Exfoliants1 products

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of male and female reproductive toxicityNeem (Azadirachta indica L) leaf extract deteriorates oocyte quality by inducing ROS-mediated apoptosis in mammals.(2014-01-01)

Endocrine disruption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show thyroid disruption at high dosesHow safe is neem extract with respect to thyroid function in male mice?(2000-04-01)

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Mutagen - limited evidenceGenotoxicity of a crude leaf extract of neem in male germ cells of mice(2001-01-01)

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Wildlife and environmental toxicityEU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
  • Neem (Azadirachta indica L) leaf extract deteriorates oocyte quality by inducing ROS-mediated apoptosis in mammals.(2014-01-01)
  • How safe is neem extract with respect to thyroid function in male mice?(2000-04-01)
  • Genotoxicity of a crude leaf extract of neem in male germ cells of mice(2001-01-01)
  • EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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