Neem oil uses

**Shatam1** · April 8th, 2014, 09:43 AM

I've been adding neem oil to my henna treatment lately along with avocado oil. I would like to know how to use it other than that and if anyone really uses it and feel its benefits. It smells horrific by the way but it makes my hair so soft and shiny after henna that I would like to use it all the time but would like to have some feedback from the experts

thanks

**Anje** · April 8th, 2014, 10:42 AM

I've got some but haven't used it much. Tried it on my face (in a mixture, though I find the smell sort of earthy and not particularly unpleasant), thinking that it would help acne. From this I learned DO NOT GET IT ON YOUR LIPS!!!!

I always hear that it's really good on scalps, especially for people who have problematic scalps. As mine gets occasionally dried out but otherwise seems fine, I haven't noticed enough benefit to deal with being odoriferous.

**TheHowlingWolf** · April 8th, 2014, 12:30 PM

I have a thing of neem oil after hearing all the benefits (helps with dandruff, hair growth, and even lice (I don't have lice though!)) but I CAN'T with that smell!
Though, I do have auromere ayurvedic pre poo oil that I like and it has neem in it, and smells like sesame oil rather than neem. I put it on my scalp and have noticed better scalp conditions, but that could be from the other ingredients and not just the neem.

**Shatam1** · April 8th, 2014, 08:30 PM

I might just add anew drops to my conditioner and use it tomorrow. I haven't washed my hair since I hennaed on Saturday and it still looks ang feels like silk,so soft and shiny. I am going to the pool tomorrow so I wet my hair anyway

will give you all some feed back.. Thanks ladies

**ErinLeigh** · April 10th, 2014, 11:30 PM

I find it good for dandruff on my bf and for me, I use it as a pre poo once a month for me it gives softness and shine. I mist hair with water and glycerin then apply the neem.
Its one of the few pre poo oils I use on damp hair instead of dry. I do that just because I figured since it wasn't a penetrating oil i could at least seal in some moisture first. Not sure if science supports any of that but it does make hair feel nice

The smell does get to me a bit but only because I used it mixed with toothpaste before (dont ask, sigh). Ever since now the smell triggers me back to the taste.

**Shatam1** · April 11th, 2014, 08:15 AM

I always knew that it was not to be ingested, but honesty I don't know why.. Anyway.. I used it again yesterday after my shower with magic results..i added it to a bit of coconut oil and avocado oil to try and kill the smell a bit but to no avail

if it continues to work like this for me I will keep using it no matter what.. I just looooove the results.. I also added a few drops to my conditioner and will use it as a leave in.
Thanks everyone for your help..you are all so wonderful

**Anje** · April 11th, 2014, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by ErinLeigh

The smell does get to me a bit but only because I used it mixed with toothpaste before (dont ask, sigh).

Oh, you poor thing....

(Totally sounds like something I'd do.)

**meteor** · April 18th, 2014, 02:54 PM

Neem oil is excellent for problematic skin: anything from acne to SD to even head lice can be fixed by this powerful anti-bacterial.

I love how it always leaves my skin and hair well moisturized. I prefer it to all other natural anti-bacterial products because it won't dry you out (the way tea tree oil or lemon or ACV can).

I can't handle the smell, so I only use it as pre-poo or added to shampoo. The only time I ever apply it to my face is overnight. I never use it as a leave-in due to its smell.