Mature green leaves are collected and allowed to dry partially. Then these dried leaves are then crushed and powdered. The crushed leaves are then subjected to either aqueous or organic solvent to get a concentrated extractNeem leaf extract has a fruit like smell and contains essential fatty acids; this extract finds large scale personal and industrial application. They are used in a number of pesticides and insecticides, high potency extracts are used to manufacture personal products like facial creams, skin creams, cleansers and oral care products.