
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face wash with 5 key ingredients
FEATURES
Purifying cleanser, fights acne, exfoliates dead skin cells, hydrates and moisturizes, enriched with tea tree oil, basil, cucumber, ginger oil, peppermint, free from parabens, sulfates, silicone, phthalates, artificial colors, synthetic fragrance, 100% vegan and cruelty-free
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
parabens, SLS, SLES, sulfates, silicone, phthalates, artificial colors, synthetic fragrance, harmful chemicals
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Acne Dark Spots Uneven Skin Tone Oily Skin Tanning Dullness Blemishes Blackhead SpotsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Khadi Organique Tea Tree Face Wash fights acne, exfoliates dead skin cells, pollutants, dirts, toxins, and helps reduce blemishes and blackhead spots. This face wash is enriched with the goodness of basil, aloe vera and cucumber extracts; it hydrates and moisturizes, revealing healthier, brighter and fresher looking skin. Features include purifying cleanser, enriched with natural ingredients like tea tree oil, basil, cucumber and ginger oil, anti-acne properties to fight acne-causing infections and reduce dark spots; free from parabens, SLS, SLES, sulfates, silicone, phthalates, artificial colors, synthetic fragrance and harmful chemicals. It is 100% vegan and cruelty free.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
tea-tree-oil, basil, cucumber, ginger-oil, peppermint
Key Ingredients
Tea Tree Oil, Basil, Cucumber, Ginger Oil, Peppermint
Ingredients Details
Ginger Oil
Common Name(s): Ginger root oil,ginger essential oil
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides warm spicy ginger fragrance with anti-inflammatory and circulation-enhancing warming properties.
Why It's Used: Warming anti-inflammatory spice oil for circulation-enhancing body care and anti-cellulite formulations with authentic warming ginger note.
How It Works: Zingiberene (30-35%) and beta-sesquiphellandrene provide characteristic ginger aroma. 6-gingerol (non-volatile) provides warming trpv1 activation and anti-inflammatory cox inhibition in whole ginger extract. trpv1 activation provides warming sensation for massage products.
Typically Found In: Warming body products,anti-cellulite,spice fragrances,men's grooming
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: 0.001%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from zingiber officinale rhizome
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: Sensitiser at high concentrations. eu declared allergens: limonene. ifra guidelines.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ginger oil's volatile compounds (zingiberene, primarily) provide the characteristic ginger aroma but minimal warming effect, while the non-volatile gingerols/shogaols in ginger extract (not in essential oil) provide warming trpv1 activation. this separation means ginger essential oil provides scent without heat, while ginger co2 extract or whole ginger extract provides warming with scent. formulation intent determines which ginger ingredient is appropriate.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Tea Tree Oil
Common Name(s): Tea tree oil,tto,melaleuca oil
CAS Number: 68647-73-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the most potent single-plant broad-spectrum antimicrobial essential oil for skin antiseptic applications.
Why It's Used: The antimicrobial essential oil โ tea tree oil's terpinen-4-ol provides clinically proven broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity in rct-level clinical studies for acne and mrsa decolonisation.
How It Works: Terpinen-4-ol (30-48%) provides membrane-disrupting antimicrobial activity vs gram+/- bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. iso 4730 requires minimum 30% terpinen-4-ol and maximum 5% 1,8-cineole (sensitiser). anti-biofilm activity vs staphylococcus.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antiseptic formulas,natural antimicrobials,scalp treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from melaleuca alternifolia leaves (australia)
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; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Iso 4730:2017 quality standard defines authentic tea tree oil. can cause contact sensitisation at high concentrations. toxic if ingested.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Randomised controlled trial comparison of 5% tea tree oil gel vs 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion for acne demonstrated equivalent efficacy for acne lesion reduction at 3 months. tea tree's slower onset (8 weeks vs 4 weeks for bpo) was offset by significantly fewer side effects (dryness, irritation, peeling) in the tto group โ providing evidence-based support for clinical tto use as a well-tolerated bpo alternative.
Last Verified: Cosing database,bassett et al. tea tree oil acne rct,iso 4730
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12