Nykaa Skin
Nykaa Naturals Anti-Pigmentation Serum Oil with Papaya
Nykaa Naturals Anti-Pigmentation Serum Oil with Papaya
Nykaa Skin
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Face Oil
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WHAT IS IT?
Facial Oil, Ingredient count unavailable
FEATURES
Rich in anti-oxidants, 100% natural botanical extracts, SLS free, paraben free, no added perfume, lightweight, locks hydration, skin-smoothing, strengthens skin barrier, mimics skin's natural oil production
BEST FOR
sensitive
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Parabens, SLS, Perfume
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Anti-pigmentation Skin Nourishment Hydration Soothing Anti-ageingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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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. Lightweight, keeps skin's vital hydration locked in, instantaneous skin-smoothing properties, helps to fortify and strengthen skin's natural barrier, molecules closer to the skin's natural oil production to keep balance.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Papaya Extract, Vitamin C, Essential Oils
Key Ingredients
Papaya extract
Ingredients Details
Papaya Extract
Common Name(s): Papaya extract,papaw extract
CAS Number: 94349-61-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides papain-based enzymatic exfoliation alongside natural vitamin c and carotenoid antioxidants.
Why It's Used: Tropical enzyme exfoliant with natural vitamin c, beta-carotene, and papain for combined brightening and enzymatic renewal.
How It Works: Papain provides keratin-specific enzymatic exfoliation (see papain entry). beta-carotene provides photoprotective antioxidant activity. vitamin c from fresh papaya provides brightening and collagen cofactor activity.
Typically Found In: Tropical enzyme peels,natural brightening masks
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ brightening / tyrosinase inhibitor
Secondary Functions: Melanin inhibition,hyperpigmentation reduction
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from carica papaya fruit
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or plant-derived.
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. use with spf for maximum efficacy. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,vitamin c,alpha-arbutin,tranexamic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Fresh papaya fruit extract contains both functional papain enzyme and ~75mg/100g vitamin c โ more than oranges. processing conditions determine whether both activities are preserved: high-heat processing destroys both, while aqueous cold extraction can retain both, making processing conditions critical for extract bioactivity.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Vitamin C
Common Name(s): Vitamin c,cosmetic active,established function
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function โ skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, active biological benefit, or formulation function โ 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 c has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,vitamin c technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12