What it is
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract is obtained from the bark of the neem tree, a plant with a long history of use in traditional South Asian botanical practice. In cosmetics it is used as a conditioning botanical and is valued for its plant polyphenol content. It generally appears at low levels as a supporting ingredient rather than a primary active.
Safety & warnings
Neem bark extract is generally well tolerated at the low concentrations used in cosmetics. Neem-derived materials can have a characteristic odor and contain naturally occurring plant constituents, so individuals prone to botanical sensitivity may prefer to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract prepared from the bark of Melia azadirachta (neem), a tree native to South Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What does neem bark extract do in a sunscreen?
It is included as a conditioning botanical with antioxidant-associated plant compounds, not as a UV filter.
Where does Melia azadirachta come from?
It is the neem tree, native to South Asia, and the ingredient is extracted from its bark.