Because of its hydrating, emollient nature, neem oil can help soothe dry skin concerns like eczema and psoriasis. It also contains natural antihistamines - the same substances used to relieve symptoms of allergies.

Neem oil might not be your first thought when it comes to hair and skin oils. There are other “hair and skin wonders” like argan, rosehip, and coconut oils that may be more popular on the market. 

Neem oil has 8 times the linoleic acid of coconut oil and is higher in the softening oleic acid than both coconut and rosehip oils. Coconut oil is also severely comedogenic , so it’s not recommended for facial use on oily or combination skin.

Want to keep dry, sagging skin at bay? Neem oil is higher in palmitic acid than argan oil, another fantastic hair and skin moisturiser.

Palmitic acid can decrease by as much as 56% in ageing skin, so those looking to age well might look to neem oil over argan oil to help maintain a plump, youthful appearance.