
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Facial oil serum; multiple oils in formulation
FEATURES
Light Weight, Hydration locking, Skin smoothing, Skin barrier strengthening, Natural oil balancing
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
SLS,Paraben,Added Perfume
Who Is It For?
All Genders; Not Age-specificWhat Does It Help With?
Anti-acne Skin Balancing Hydration Skin Barrier StrengtheningBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa Skin Says
Product Description:
Debunk all the myths around facial oils with Nykaa Skin Potion Facial Oil. These oils feature ingredients and formulation to support all skin concerns, helping to restore, replenish, rejuvenate and re-energize your skin. Suitable for every skin type and concern, the range has been carefully curated for you to find an oil that is just right for you. Rich In Anti-oxidants, 100% Natural Botanical Extracts. SLS Free and Paraben Free. No Added Perfume. Light Weight. Keeping Skin's Vital Hydration locked in. Instantaneous skin-smoothing properties. Help to fortify and strengthen Skin's natural barrier. Molecules are closer to the skin's natural oil production thus keeping the balance.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Tea tree oil, clove, black cumin
Key Ingredients
Tea Tree Oil
Ingredients Details
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