
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Anti Acne Face Serum with multiple active acids
FEATURES
Targets and reduces acne, natural plant extracts, suitable for all skin types including sensitive, cruelty-free, eco-friendly packaging
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not irritate skin, cruelty-free
Who Is It For?
Not Explicitly Stated; Suitable For All Skin TypesWhat Does It Help With?
Acne Pimples Blemishes Breakouts Skin Tone Improvement Acne Scars Fade Inflammation ReductionBudget
Affordable (under โน1000)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
With Salicylic and Azelaic Acid in C9 Herbals Anti-Acne Serum, you can say goodbye to acne and pimples on your face. Its advanced formula gets rid of current acne and stops new acne from showing up. Tea tree Extract, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Tazetta Bulb Extract, and Azelaic Acid give it extra power to fight acne. It stops breakouts and makes skin tone better overall. This light serum gently removes the top layer of skin, making the face look smooth and bright. Salicylic and azelaic acids get rid of obvious flaws and smooth out the skin's texture, giving it a healthy glow. When people have acne, tea tree oil is one of the most popular home remedies they use before going to a doctor. People think that tea tree oil has many benefits that can help the skin in different ways. It's thought to reduce heat, swelling, and inflammation. It might even help stop and fade acne scars, leaving your face clear and smooth. Mandelic acid can help clear up acne and make scars from acne look less noticeable. It works great for treating acne in people with sensitive skin or dark skin that tends to get hyperpigmentation. Features: Acne is Targeted and Reduced: C9 Herbals Anti Acne Face Serum was developed to effectively target and reduce acne, blemishes, and breakouts, thereby improving the facial appearance of your skin. Natural Components: C9 Herbals Anti Acne Face Serum is formulated with a combination of natural plant extracts that are beneficial to your skin without being overly harsh on it. Suitable For All Skin Types: C9 Herbals Anti Acne Face Serum does not irritate any skin type, even sensitive skin, and it works effectively for all of them. It is suitable for all skin types without exception. Cruelty-Free and Eco-Friendly: In order to adhere to ethical standards, C9 Herbals Anti Acne Face serum was developed; it was not tested on animals, and it is packaged in a manner that is environmentally friendly. About the Brand: C9 Herbals is constantly creating perfect products with the latest formulae with active matter and the appearance of packaging that people can only dream about, the texture and performance of a product that they have never imagined possible.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua,Tea-Tree-Extract-5%,Propanediol,Propylene-Glycol,Niacinamide,Hyaluronic-Acid,Mandelic-Acid-2%,Salicyclic-Acid-2%,D-Panthenol,Sodium-Hydoxide,Glyceine-Soja-Seed-Extract,Houttuynia-Cordota-Extract,Scutellaria-Baiculensis-Root-Extract,Melia-Azadirachta-Leaf-Extract,Rehmannia-Clinensis-Rood-Extract,Salix-Alba-Bark-Extract,Phellodendron-Amurense-Bark-Extract,Lactobcillus-Ferment-Filtrate,Zinc-Pca,Azelaic-Acid-0.5%,Alaantoin,Licorice-Extract,Sea-Weed-Extract,Xanthan-Gum,Methyl-Iso-Thiazolinone,Methyl-Chloro-Iso-Thiazolinone,Perfume,Sodium-Gluconate
Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid,Mandelic Acid,Azelaic Acid,Tea Tree Oil,Zinc Pca,Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Details
D-panthenol
Common Name(s): D-panthenol,b-vitamin skin active,multi-benefit conditioning
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the specific b-vitamin's characteristic skin and hair benefits: brightening and barrier reinforcement (niacinamide), keratin structural support (biotin), deep conditioning humectancy (panthenol).
Why It's Used: B-vitamins operate through fundamental cellular biochemistry pathways โ nadโบ for niacinamide, carboxylase cofactor for biotin, coa synthesis for panthenol โ providing multi-benefit activity from essential metabolic chemistry.
How It Works: Acts as coenzyme or substrate in essential metabolic pathways: niacinamide โ nadโบ/nadpโบ โ ceramide synthesis, melanosome transfer inhibition; biotin โ carboxylase โ fatty acid synthesis for ceramide; panthenol โ pantothenic acid โ coa โ lipid metabolism.
Typically Found In: Multi-function skin care,b-vitamin formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin b complex
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant cofactor,metabolic support
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: Synthetically produced for cosmetic use.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; excellent tolerability.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other b vitamins,niacinamide,antioxidant complexes
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
B-vitamins are water-soluble, non-irritating, and well-tolerated across all skin types โ providing clinical efficacy with an exceptional safety profile from their essential nutrient status.
Last Verified: Cosing database,d-panthenol b-vitamin skin review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Propanediol
Common Name(s): 1,3-propanediol,zemea,bio-propanediol
CAS Number: 504-63-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant and solvent functionality from sustainable corn-based fermentation.
Why It's Used: Bio-based propylene glycol alternative from renewable corn โ propanediol provides equivalent functionality to propylene glycol with sustainable renewable feedstock and superior skin feel.
How It Works: Two oh groups provide humectant water binding. excellent solvent for fragrances, actives, and preservatives. mild antimicrobial from diol structure for preservative system boosting. renew corn fermentation origin (dupont zemea process). better skin feel than propylene glycol โ less sticky.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic categories as pg alternative
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: 1%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from corn sugar fermentation
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
Propanediol's dupont tate & lyle bio products 'zemea' process ferments corn sugar to 1,3-propanediol using engineered e. coli โ one of the first commercially viable bio-fermentation routes to a cosmetic diol previously made only from petroleum. the renewable route produces chemically identical 1,3-propanediol while reducing carbon footprint by approximately 40% vs petrochemical synthesis.
Last Verified: Cosing database,dupont tate & lyle zemea technical data,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12