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Dab to Fab Peace Host Balm to Gel Exfoliating Cleanser with Turmeric & Niacinamide for Dry & Sensitive Skin
Dab to Fab Peace Host Balm to Gel Exfoliating Cleanser with Turmeric & Niacinamide for Dry & Sensitive Skin
Nykaa E retail limited
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WHAT IS IT?
Balm to Gel Exfoliating Cleanser
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Ingredients List
Aqua, Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylate Copolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Coco Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Niacinamide, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Xylitylglucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Citrate, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Rhus Coriaria Leaf/Stem Extract, Propanediol, Dl Panthenol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, 1,2 Propanediol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluco Delta Lactone, Salix Alba Bark (Willow) Extract, Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Tetraacetyl Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP, Glycosphingolipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactobionic Acid, 1,3 Propanediol, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamide MEA, Disodium EDTA
Key Ingredients
turmeric, niacinamide
Ingredients Details
1-2-hexanediol
Common Name(s): 1-2-hexanediol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
1-2-hexanediol has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,1-2-hexanediol technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Common Name(s): Arctium lappa root extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from reactive oxygen species, reduces inflammatory cytokine production in skin, and conditions skin surface through the plant's secondary metabolite complex.
Why It's Used: Chosen for its natural origin narrative, traditional use heritage, and multi-functional phytochemical profile that supports several concurrent skin care claims from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids in the extract scavenge ros via hydrogen atom transfer, inhibit nf-kb or cox-2 inflammatory pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved as uv photoprotectants and antimicrobial agents โ mechanisms that directly translate to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,arctium lappa root extract botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Betaine
Common Name(s): Trimethylglycine,tmg,natural betaine
CAS Number: 107-43-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides osmoprotective humectant conditioning with anti-irritant and mild foam-boosting activity.
Why It's Used: Natural-origin multifunctional osmolyte from sugar beet providing hydration, anti-irritancy, and conditioning in virtually every cosmetic category.
How It Works: Quaternary ammonium betaine provides zwitterionic character for water binding via ionic hydration. osmoprotective function at 100โ500mm as compatible solute protecting cells from osmotic stress. reduces surfactant irritation by competing with sls for protein binding sites. mild foam enhancement.
Typically Found In: Virtually all categories โ moisturisers, shampoos, cleansers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from beta vulgaris (sugar beet) molasses
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Betaine's anti-irritant mechanism for surfactant systems involves competitive protein protection: betaine at high concentrations preferentially interacts with skin proteins, occupying binding sites that would otherwise be occupied by surfactant molecules causing protein denaturation. this competition reduces available protein binding for irritating surfactants, explaining betaine's well-documented ability to reduce sls irritation when co-formulated.
Last Verified: Cosing database,craig betaine osmoprotective review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Capryloyl Glycine
Common Name(s): N-capryloyl glycine,dermosoft gmcy
CAS Number: 14246-53-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antimicrobial and sebum-regulating activity from naturally-derived caprylic acid-glycine conjugate.
Why It's Used: Natural multifunctional antimicrobial โ capryloyl glycine's anti-seborrheic and antimicrobial dual action provides comprehensive oily skin and anti-dandruff benefits from a single naturally-sourced ingredient.
How It Works: Acyl glycine conjugate provides antimicrobial via fatty acid membrane disruption mechanism. inhibits lipase enzyme reducing sebum fatty acid liberation (sebum regulation). mild surfactant from carboxylate head group. anti-dandruff via malassezia inhibition.
Typically Found In: Anti-seborrheic products,natural antimicrobials,anti-dandruff
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ acyl amino acid surfactant/preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ caprylic acid from coconut + glycine from plant fermentation
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Capryloyl glycine's sebum regulation via lipase inhibition mirrors the same mechanism as triethyl citrate and ethylhexylglycerin โ convergent mechanism discovery across structurally diverse ingredient classes. the parallel lipase inhibition by ester-based (triethyl citrate), ether-based (ethylhexylglycerin), and amide-based (capryloyl glycine) compounds validates lipase inhibition as a universally accessible target for sebum control through multiple chemical approaches.
Last Verified: Cosing database,schรผlke dermosoft gmcy technical data
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12