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Botanical Extract · Aqueous or Oil · Standard or Concentrated

Neem Leaf Extract

Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract

Formulate Labs offers a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, a sophisticated botanical rich in limonoids (azadirachtin, nimbolide) and polyphenolic flavonoids (quercetin, rutin) for advanced skin support. This advanced extract delivers consistent performance, moving beyond the variable potency of common 'Neem' preparations.

  • Choose aqueous hydroglycerin (base + preservation) or oil macerate in MCT, sunflower, jojoba, or squalane
  • Standard or concentrated loading in every variant. Oil stocks are unpreserved.
  • COA + SDS + TDS per selected recipe · 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg
Strength: Standard
Stock type: Aqueous hydroglycerin
Base: Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract Full composition
Preservation: Linatural™ MBS-4 INCI breakdown
Aqueous stock with water, propanediol, and glycerin carrying the selected extract loading. Balanced humectancy with propanediol solubilization - default for blemish-prone skin serums and toners. Preserved with Linatural™ MBS-4 at 2%.
Target pH
4.5 – 5.1
Shelf life (RT · cold)
12–18 mo · 18–24 mo
Final INCI deck (this stock, ordered by %)
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Size: 1 kg Formulation guide
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Key Actives
Limonoids & Flavonoids
COA & SDS
Every batch
Cosmetic grade
Aqueous hydroglycerin
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Common names
Neem · Azadirachta Indica
Strength
Standard or concentrated extract in hydroglycerin stock
Solubility
Aqueous / water phase
Appearance
Amber to brown aqueous fluid
pH (bulk material)
4.5 – 5.1
Add at
Cool-down < 40–45 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo RT · 18–24 mo refrigerated
azadirachta botanical extract - azadirachta hydroglycerin stock Potent limonoids & polyphenols for advanced skin care
The extract

Discovering the Power of Azadirachta Indica

Derived from the revered *Azadirachta Indica* botanical, commonly known as Neem or Azadirachta Indica, Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI ingredient, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, ensuring transparency and consistent performance beyond proprietary supplier SKUs.

Dual mechanism: Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract offers a synergistic approach to skin health, driven by its rich profile of limonoids (like azadirachtin and nimbolide) and polyphenolic flavonoids (such as quercetin and rutin). The extract's polyphenols function as potent antioxidants, helping to protect the skin from visible signs of photoaging by neutralizing reactive oxygen species. Simultaneously, limonoids contribute significant skin-soothing and purifying properties by downregulating pro-inflammatory pathways. Specific bioactives also disrupt the cell membrane synthesis of microorganisms like *Cutibacterium acnes* and *Staphylococcus aureus*, supporting a balanced skin microbiome.

Use levels: For daily care applications, our Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract is typically incorporated at 1.0% to 5.0% in the final formulation. For targeted spot treatments, concentrations up to 10.0% of this stock can be used to address specific skin concerns.

Market context: The current market for *Azadirachta Indica* Leaf Extract shows a clear opportunity for a clinically focused ingredient narrative. While competitors often focus on cellular extracts, traditional Ayurvedic uses, or broad commodity claims, Formulate Labs can strategically position this extract as a high-performance, evidence-based active. By emphasizing the peer-reviewed data on photoaging, blemish control, and skin-soothing mechanisms, we can capture the clinical and 'masstige' skin care markets that are currently underserved.

We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*

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Standard / concentrated
2
Hydroglycerin bases
4
Preservation options
Aqueous
Water-phase compatible
Ingredient deck assessment

What this material is and isn’t.

Botanical
Leaf/stem extract; pentacyclic triterpene saponins
Aqueous stock
Hydroglycerin carrier; water phase
Cruelty-free
No animal testing in our process
Cosmetic grade
For professional formulation use

The material is referred to by its INCI name (Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract), differentiating it from common trade names like (Neem, Azadirachta Indica).

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.

01
Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
02
Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
03
Batch QC + COA
Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.
Why formulators reach for it

Science-backed cosmetic positioning.

Antioxidant Defense*
Helps shield skin from visible signs of environmental stressors and photoaging by neutralizing reactive oxygen species.
Calming & Soothing*
Limonoids help reduce the visible appearance of redness and irritation by supporting healthy inflammatory responses.
Purifying & Clarifying*
Supports a balanced skin microbiome by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms associated with blemishes, promoting clearer-looking skin.
Structural Integrity*
Helps maintain skin structure and firmness by supporting key dermal components, visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Published research

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

Our understanding of Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract is fortified by a robust body of peer-reviewed scientific literature. Research confirms its multifunctional benefits, particularly its antioxidant capabilities, soothing effects, and support for skin structural integrity. These studies highlight the extract's potential as a powerful active ingredient in advanced cosmetic formulations. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.

2022
Review
Cosmetics

Potential of Neem (*Azadirachta indica* L.) in Anti-Acne Cosmetics

See journal record

This review summarizes *in vivo* data confirming the extract's ability to soothe skin and reduce visible inflammation, particularly that associated with *Cutibacterium acnes*. Its antioxidant activity helps defend the skin against common environmental stressors that can contribute to breakouts.

2021
Review
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

A Comprehensive Review on the Cosmeceutical and Clinical Applications of Neem

See journal record

This paper validates the broad-spectrum cosmetic potential of neem's phytochemicals, highlighting their purifying and immunomodulatory properties. These activities make the extract suitable for multifunctional formulas addressing complex or blemish-prone skin.

2017
Research
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology

Protective Effect of an Extract of *Azadirachta indica* against UVB-Induced Wrinkle Formation in Hairless Mice

See journal record

Topical application supports the skin’s structural integrity by upregulating TGF-β1 while helping preserve the dermal matrix by suppressing collagen-degrading MMP-1. This dual action helps to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by UVB exposure.

These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.

Composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

This is the bulk composition as it ships at the selected extract loading. Updates when you change stock type and variant above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected recipe.

Water · 61.187% Propanediol · 25.495% Glycerin · 10.198% Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract · 1.12% Linaturalâ„¢ MBS-4 · 2%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent
61.187%
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
Humectant / solubilizer
25.495%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
10.198%
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
CASContact for COA
Starting botanical load 4% · modeled extracted solids, not an assay
Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)
1.12%
Linatural™ MBS-4
Multifunctional preservative
2%
Inside Linatural™ MBS-4
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
1.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS70445-33-9
0.2%
Benzoic Acid
CAS65-85-0
0.1%
Formulation guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Typical use rate (this stock)
1.0–5.0% for daily care, up to 10.0% for targeted spot treatments
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)
Solubility
Fully water-soluble. Highly miscible in glycerin, propanediol, and lower molecular weight alcohols.
Temperature
Heat stable for short durations up to 80°C (add during hot phase). Protect finished formulations from light (UV-protective containers).
Incompatibilities
Strong alkalis (degradation) and strong oxidizing agents.
Pairs well with
Ideal in clarifying toners, blemish serums, anti-aging creams, and protective moisturizers.
Self-preserving
Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs
Need something different?
Custom extract loading, alternate carriers, bulk sizing, or a regulatory packet - reach out and we’ll quote.

Documentation

SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.

Phytochemistry note

We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.

Quality & claims

Quality, process, and what we will (and will not) claim.

This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.

Download sample Certificate of Analysis
What we sell
A made-to-order cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg. Choose aqueous hydroglycerin (base + preservation) or, where offered, an oil macerate. Strength is Standard or Concentrated. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier - not a supplier trade-name SKU and not a finished leave-on product.
How it is made
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC assay.
Standard extract QC
  • Organoleptic (all stocks): appearance, odor, consistency
  • Aqueous only: pH (typical 4.5–5.5 for the selected preservative)
  • Aqueous only: TAMC < 100 CFU/g and TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts; no pathogen panel)
  • Oil macerates: organoleptic only - no pH, TAMC, or TYMC
Not on the default panel: marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, or individual pathogen screens. Ask if you need those quoted.
What we can claim
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning supported by published literature. INCI, composition, SDS/TDS, and a lot COA. Compatible with intended cosmetic use under FDA cosmetic rules and EU 1223/2009 when the finished formula is properly assessed.
What we cannot claim
No disease, treatment, cure, or prevent claims. No ingestible / TCM drug positioning. No guarantee that published pathways will reproduce in your finished formula. Not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. We do not sell this as a dietary supplement. We do not name a vendor or country of origin for the incoming powder on this page.
Documents with the order
SDS and TDS for the selected recipe (links above swap with your selection). Sample COA on this page for the standard QC panel. Lot-specific COA ships with every batch. Custom loading, alternate carriers, or a fuller regulatory packet - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.
What exactly ships?
A bulk cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, or 17 kg. Aqueous lots use Water + Propanediol + Glycerin or classic hydroglycerin, with a selectable preservation system. Oil macerates (where offered) ship in a carrier oil, unpreserved. Botanical INCI is Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract. The finished-product INCI is the full selected deck in descending order. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier, not a supplier trade-name SKU.
How is it made?
We start from the raw botanical powder and cook it into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC marker assay.
What is on the COA?
Aqueous: appearance, odor, consistency, pH, TAMC < 100 CFU/g, TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts only - no pathogen panel). Oil: organoleptic only; no pH, TAMC, or TYMC. The sample COA on this page shows representative passing numbers. Your lot COA carries the real lot number and measurements. Marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and individual pathogen screens are not on the default panel. Ask if you need those quoted.
Is this a standardized marker isolate?
No. This is a whole-botanical powder extraction into the selected carrier, not a solvent isolate and not a standardized marker extract unless a separate assay is specified and quoted. Composition percentages for extracted solids are modeled from starting botanical load.
Where is the botanical from, and is the stock certified?
Stock is manufactured to order in Fenton, MO. Incoming botanical powder varies by lot. We do not list a vendor or country of origin on this page. The finished extract stock is not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. No fragrance is added. Full deck disclosure is on the SDS for the selected recipe.
What can we claim on a finished formula?
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning. Published literature is due diligence, not finished-product claim substantiation. Do not claim diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease. Do not position this as an ingestible, TCM drug, or dietary supplement.
Lead time and shelf life?
Made to order on our robotic platform. Aqueous target shelf life is 12–18 months at room temperature, 18–24 months refrigerated, preservative-dependent. Oil macerates are similar unopened ranges; protect from light and heat. Use-by on the lot COA governs the batch you receive.
Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for
For cosmetic use as a skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, and purifying agent. Consult regional regulations for specific applications.
Claims guidance
Claims guidance: * Skin Care: 'Supports clear-looking skin,' 'Helps reduce visible signs of blemishes,' 'Antioxidant defense,' 'Visibly soothes and calms skin,' 'Helps improve skin firmness and elasticity,' 'Supports a balanced skin microbiome.' * General: 'Botanical extract for radiant skin.'
Storage
  • Store tightly closed, protected from light and heat.
  • Refrigeration optional for extended shelf life per TDS.
  • Aqueous botanical - monitor for color shift over time.
Regulatory
  • Finished-product INCI lists components in descending order per the selected variant deck.
  • Cosmetic function: skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, purifying agent
  • Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-NEE series).
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.
Handling
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Product should be handled with standard good manufacturing practices. Formulations containing this extract should be packaged in UV-protective containers to prevent photodegradation of active components.
Questions
Documentation, regulatory, or custom sizing - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.

Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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