Nykaa Skin
Nykaa Naturals Anti-Ageing Serum Oil with Pomegranate & Marula Oil
Nykaa Naturals Anti-Ageing Serum Oil with Pomegranate & Marula Oil
Nykaa Skin
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Face Oil
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WHAT IS IT?
Anti-ageing facial serum oil, ingredients not specified
FEATURES
Rich in antioxidants, 100% natural botanical extracts, lightweight, locks in hydration, smoothens skin, strengthens skin barrier, balances natural oils, free from SLS, parabens, and added perfume
BEST FOR
sensitive
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No SLS, Paraben-Free, No Added Perfume
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Restores Replenishes Rejuvenates Anti-ageing Nourishes Lightens Pigmentation Hydrates Repairs Detoxifies Protects From PollutionBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Product Description:
Nykaa Skin Potion Facial Oil helps to restore, replenish, rejuvenate and re-energize skin, suitable for every skin type and concern. Rich in antioxidants and 100% natural botanical extracts. Free from SLS, parabens, and added perfume. Properties include lightweight texture, locking in skin's vital hydration, instantaneous skin-smoothing, fortifying and strengthening skin's natural barrier, and balancing skin's natural oil production.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Pomegranate Oil, Marula Oil, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil
Key Ingredients
Pomegranate Oil, Marula Oil
Ingredients Details
Jojoba Oil
Common Name(s): Jojoba oil,jojoba seed oil
CAS Number: 61789-91-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides sebum-identical emolliency with outstanding oxidative stability and non-comedogenic profile.
Why It's Used: The most sebum-compatible plant oil โ its wax ester composition mimics human sebum for superior skin compatibility across all skin types including oily and acne-prone.
How It Works: Liquid wax ester composition (primarily c20:1 and c22:1 wax esters) provides exceptional molecular mimicry of human sebum wax esters. regulates sebum production via negative feedback to sebaceous glands. remarkable oxidative stability from fully unsaturated wax ester structure vs polyunsaturated triglycerides.
Typically Found In: Facial oils,hair oils,serums,body care,lip care,virtually all product categories
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Sebum balancing,oxidative stability,non-comedogenic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seeds
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed from jojoba seeds. among the most oxidation-stable plant oils (shelf life 5+ years). desert-grown, drought-resistant crop.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic; sebum-identical composition
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Jojoba oil's wax ester composition is uniquely different from all other plant oils (which are triglycerides). human sebum contains approximately 25% wax esters โ the proportion matched by jojoba. this structural identity explains jojoba's superior skin and hair compatibility versus conventional triglyceride oils.
Last Verified: Cosing database,gad et al. jojoba review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Marula Oil
Common Name(s): Marula oil,african marula seed oil
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides rapid-absorbing, lightweight emolliency with high oleic acid skin conditioning.
Why It's Used: Ultra-lightweight premium oil for rapid-absorbing facial care with a very high oleic acid percentage among plant oils.
How It Works: Exceptionally high oleic acid content (75-78%) provides deep skin conditioning and absorption. very high tocopherol content (480mg/100g) provides excellent oxidative stability and antioxidant activity. phenolic compounds provide additional antioxidant benefit.
Typically Found In: Premium facial oils,lightweight serums,anti-aging products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Rapid absorption,high tocopherol antioxidant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from sclerocarya birrea seeds
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed from marula fruit seeds native to southern africa. sustainably harvested supporting local african communities.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 3/5 โ moderate; high oleic acid; test for skin type compatibility
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Marula oil's tocopherol content (~480mg/100g) is among the highest of any plant oil, providing exceptional oxidative stability (shelf life 2+ years without added antioxidants) and significant in-situ antioxidant skin benefits. by comparison, olive oil contains ~170mg/100g tocopherols.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Vitamin E
Common Name(s): Vitamin e,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
Vitamin e has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,vitamin e technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12