
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Cleansing Balm with Bamboo Charcoal and Hemp Seed Oil
FEATURES
Deep cleanses and hydrates the skin
BEST FOR
combination
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Who Is It For?
All AdultsWhat Does It Help With?
Deep Cleansing And HydrationBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
A cleansing balm that deep cleanses and hydrates the skin
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
bamboo-charcoal, hemp-seed-oil
Key Ingredients
bamboo charcoal, hemp seed oil
Ingredients Details
Hemp Seed Oil
Common Name(s): Hemp seed oil,hemp oil
CAS Number: 68956-68-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides exceptional anti-inflammatory essential fatty acid barrier repair with an ideal omega-6:omega-3 ratio.
Why It's Used: Best omega-6:omega-3 ratio of any common plant oil (3:1, matching the ideal anti-inflammatory dietary ratio) for comprehensive essential fatty acid skin therapy.
How It Works: Very high linoleic acid (la, 55-60%) provides ceramide-1 synthesis support and anti-comedogenic sebum normalization. alpha-linolenic acid (ala, 15-20%) provides anti-inflammatory prostaglandin precursors. gamma-linolenic acid (gla, 1-4%) provides additional anti-inflammatory activity.
Typically Found In: Anti-inflammatory facial oils,acne-prone skin products,barrier repair formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Ideal omega ratio,gla anti-inflammatory,sebum normalization
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 cannabis sativa seeds (non-psychoactive; no cbd/thc)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed from hemp seeds. contains no cbd, thc, or cannabinoids โ seeds do not contain cannabinoids. non-comedogenic due to high linoleic content.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic; high linoleic content
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
Hemp seed oil's 3:1 omega-6:omega-3 ratio matches the ratio associated with reduced systemic inflammation in dietary studies. when applied topically, this balanced ratio provides both linoleic acid (barrier repair + anti-comedogenic) and ala (anti-inflammatory prostaglandin precursors) from a single oil.
Last Verified: Cosing database,callaway et al. hemp seed fatty acid study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12