Nykaa E retail limited
Kaya Brightening Serum
Kaya Brightening Serum
Nykaa E retail limited
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WHAT IS IT?
Brightening Serum with key active Waltheria Indica Extracts
FEATURES
Inhibits melanin formation, brightens skin color, reduces pigmentation, contains antioxidant ferulic acid
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normal
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does not mention alcohol, parabens, sulfates, fragrance
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Skin Pigmentation Reduction Melanin RegulationBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Product Description:
Key Ingredient: Waltheria Indica Extracts: Inhibits melanin formation, brightening the skin color and reducing pigmentation. The Antioxidant ferulic acid shows a synergistic activity in regulating melanin production.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Waltheria-Indica-Extracts, ferulic-acid
Key Ingredients
Waltheria Indica Extracts, ferulic acid
Ingredients Details
Ferulic Acid
Common Name(s): 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid,coniferic acid
CAS Number: 1135-24-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Doubles vitamin c and e efficacy through synergistic stabilization, providing superior photoprotection.
Why It's Used: Essential in vitamin c serums as the c+e+ferulic acid synergistic antioxidant trio that provides exceptional photoprotection โ a clinically proven combination.
How It Works: Phenolic structure provides direct free radical scavenging. also stabilizes l-ascorbic acid and tocopherol by donating hydrogen atoms to regenerate oxidized antioxidants. absorbs uv (290โ330nm) providing additional photoprotection.
Typically Found In: Vitamin c serums,antioxidant complexes,sunscreens,anti-aging products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ hydroxycinnamic acid antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Vitamin c synergist,uv absorber,antioxidant stabilizer
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (wheat, rice bran, oats)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Extracted from ferulic acid-rich plant sources (wheat bran, rice bran, sweet corn) or synthetically produced.
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: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pinnell et al. demonstrated that the combination of 15% vitamin c + 1% vitamin e + 0.5% ferulic acid provides 8ร superior photoprotection to vitamin c alone. ferulic acid stabilizes ascorbic acid by donating electrons, preventing oxidative degradation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,pinnell et al. (2005) ce ferulic study,murray et al. antioxidant synergy
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12