Organic Neem Oil | 30 ml | Piping Rock

Piping Rock Organic Neem Oil is a single-ingredient plant oil in a 30 ml dropper bottle, pressed from neem tree seeds and applied topically to moisturise dry skin and support its softness and suppleness. It suits anyone who prefers raw botanical oils over fragranced formulations, and anyone looking for a heavier-bodied oil to add to a cream, cleanser or hair conditioner to raise its moisturising effect. A 30 ml bottle lasts a long stretch, because topical use rarely goes beyond a few drops at a time.

What Is Neem Oil?

Neem oil is a fixed plant oil pressed from the seeds and fruit of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), an evergreen native to the Indian subcontinent with a long history in traditional care practices there. Neem oil is golden to brown in colour, heavier in body than light oils, and carries a distinctive pungent aroma traced to natural sulphur compounds in the seed. Neem oil is built mainly on oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic fatty acids, alongside triterpenoid compounds, the best known being azadirachtin.

What Neem Oil Does for Skin

• Moisturises dry skin: The fatty acids in neem oil fill the gaps between cells of the stratum corneum, reducing water loss across the skin surface.
• Supports the skin barrier: The occlusive body of neem oil forms a protective layer that buffers skin against dry air and seasonal swings.
• Softens rough texture: Neem oil is used on elbows, knees and heels, where skin runs thick and dry.
• Calms the look of surface irritation: Neem oil is traditionally associated with soothing the appearance of redness that accompanies dryness and flaking.
• Scalp and hair care: Neem oil is added to shampoo or conditioner to support scalp moisture and a smoother look to hair.

Ingredient Concentration

Piping Rock Organic Neem Oil is a single oil, undiluted by any carrier, so the active ingredient is neem oil itself at full strength. That concentration lets one drop cover a wide area, and it allows neem oil to be thinned in a carrier oil or in a finished product when a lighter body or a softer aroma is wanted. The strong smell of neem oil is a native trait of the unrefined oil and does not signal any change in quality.

Suitable Skin Types

• Dry, rough skin that needs a heavy-bodied oil.
• Normal skin during cold seasons, when surface dryness rises.
• Thick-skinned body areas such as feet and elbows.
• Dry scalp and dull hair that needs a nourishing oil.

Where It Sits in a Routine

Neem oil comes last in a skincare routine, after cleanser, toner and water-based serum, because oils seal in what sits beneath them and block water-based products applied on top. Neem oil is best used at night given its heavy body and clear aroma, and a single drop can be blended into a night cream instead of being applied neat to the skin.

How to Use

For adults: apply two to three drops of neem oil to clean skin and massage gently until fully absorbed. Drops can also be added to a cleanser, shampoo or conditioner immediately before use. Applying neem oil to slightly damp skin raises its moisturising effect, because the oil traps the water already sitting on the surface.

Product Details

• Form: liquid oil in a dropper bottle.
• Size: 30 ml.
• Plant source: seeds and fruit of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica).
• Use: topical, on skin and hair.
• Brand: Piping Rock, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does neem oil smell so strong?

The pungent, garlic-like smell of neem oil comes from natural sulphur compounds present in the tree's seeds. That aroma is a native trait of unrefined oil, and it can be softened by adding a drop of an essential oil at the moment of use.

Can neem oil be applied directly to the face?

Neem oil can be used on the face in a small amount, no more than two drops, and is best thinned in a carrier oil for sensitive or thin skin. Test it on a small patch of skin before applying it across the whole face.

Why does neem oil solidify in cold weather?

Neem oil turns semi-solid as temperature drops, because of its share of saturated fatty acids. Neem oil returns to a pourable state by warming the bottle between the palms or leaving it at room temperature before use.

Cautions

• Patch test on a small area of skin before first use.
• For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.