Garden of Wisdom's Neem Seed Oil has been hailed as one of "nature's miracles." It is used predominantly for its antibacterial properties, but it has many more attributes that make it an amazing oil. It helps tremendously with the healing process, and neem seed oil is antiseptic and helps to regenerate damaged cells. Restoring and conditioning, this oil helps to keep skin smooth and healthy. As a natural antiviral, neem seed oil can be used on viral skin infections, such as cold sores. It may also be used on psoriasis and other skin diseases with great results. Use on sensitive skin, itching and sunburns to soothe and calm irritations.
This oil is very pungent. It reminds me of being in an authentic Thai restaurant.
Botanical Name: Azadirachta indica Origin: India Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Virgin / Unrefined Color: Dark, Rich Green to Brown Derived From: The Seed Contains: Triterpenes, more specifically, Limonoids such as Azadirachtin, Salannin, Meliantriol, Nimbin, Nimbidin, Meliantriol, Deacetylazadirachtinol, Salannin, Salannol, 3-Deacetylsalannin etc. Base Oil: Can be used up to 100% strength Shelf Life: 2 years
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
