Ingredient Layering
Can I Use Neem and Turmeric Together?
Great Together
Neem and Turmeric work great together!
What You Should Know
- •These ingredients complement each other and can be used in the same routine.
- •Apply in order of thinnest to thickest consistency.
- •Both can be used in the same routine step without conflicts.
Recommended Layering Order
Step 1
Turmeric
brightener
Step 2
Neem
botanical
General rule: apply thinnest/most active ingredients first, thicker/occlusive ingredients last.
botanical
Ayurveda's anti-acne workhorse. Smells like the monsoon, works on breakouts.
brightener
The ayurvedic brightener with actual RCTs behind it. Tetrahydrocurcumin = the clean, non-staining cousin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Neem and Turmeric together?
Neem and Turmeric work great together! They can be layered in the same K-beauty routine.
Should I apply Neem before or after Turmeric?
Apply thinnest/most active first. Based on their categories, apply Neem first, then follow with the other.
Are there products with both Neem and Turmeric?
We don't currently track any products that combine Neem and Turmeric as key ingredients. Layering two separate products is the typical approach.
Is Neem stronger than Turmeric?
Neem has 2/5 clinical evidence; Turmeric has 3/5. Turmeric has stronger clinical evidence.