Neem Oil

Natural Touch Aromatherapy's Neem carrier oil is extracted from the crushed seed of the tall tree Azadirachta indica. The seed oil is cold pressed and has a distinctive aroma - not dismilar to Vegemite spread.

Neem trees are native to South East Asia, and are grown in many countries throughout the world, including India, Burma and Australia. It is also grown in the United States, mostly in Florida as an ornamental shade tree, though its commercial production for neem products is increasing in the U.S.

The neem tree is a botanical relative of mahogany and is widely relied on for herbal medicine in its native countries and is used in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products as well as pest control in homes and crops. The neem tree produces a compound called azadirachtin which protects it from damaging insects.

Neem seed oil has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine to help with topical skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, burns and ringworm. It is rich in fatty acids and glycerides it provides an excellent natural moisturising base for skin.