Neem oil, extracted from the Neem Tree (part of the Mahogany family), has been extensively used for eons as a cure-all in India and as a part of Ayurveda. Today it's most commonly used for hair/scalp health and for treatment of skin conditions like acne.
In terms of the latter, its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties have long been held in high regard for ridding the skin of acne-causing bacteria (likely due to the compound it contains that is similar to salicylic acid) and reducing redness. It also has a high content of fatty acids and vitamin E which help treat facial scarring, are anti-aging and even tone.
Tip: for acne prone skin, combine Neem oil and Bentonite clay to make a purifying mask. For an extra anti-bacterial and moisturizing oompf, you can also add in raw organic honey (or kill two birds by picking up raw organic Neem honey as I recently did from Heavenly Organics). Make sure to wash the mask off with lukewarm water before it fully dries on your skin.
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