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Skinaa Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Beta Glucan for Deep Hydration and Skin Nourishment - 30ml
Skinaa Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Beta Glucan for Deep Hydration and Skin Nourishment - 30ml
Nykaa E retail limited
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WHAT IS IT?
Hyaluronic Acid Serum, multiple key active ingredients
FEATURES
Rich in Hyaluronic Acid, Beta Glucan infused, evens skin tone, provides intense hydration
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Paraben-Free,Alcohol-free,Fragrance-free (implied safe but perfume is listed, so strictly use empty),Silicone-free,PEG-free
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Hydration Reduction Of Fine Lines Skin Nourishment Even Skin ToneBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Dive into the rejuvenating power of Skinaa Hyaluronic Acid Serum, a professional skincare solution crafted to revitalize your skin. This serum is rich in pure Hyaluronic Acid, Beta Glucan, and Vegetable Collagen, providing intense hydration and nourishment. It effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and enhances your complexion by locking in moisture and promoting an even skin tone. Ideal for daily use, this serum will leave your skin looking radiant, plump, and beautifully hydrated.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Demineralised-Water,Propanediol,Glycerin,Sodium-Hyaluronate-Crosspolymer,and-Sodium-Hyaluronate,and-Sodium-Acetylated-Hyaluronate,and-Hydrolyzed-Sodium-Hyaluronate,and-Pentylene-Glycol,and-Ethylhexylglycerin,and-Aqua,Hydrolyzed-Soy-Protein,Rice-Amino-Acids,L-Proline,Hydrolyzed-Adansonia-Digitata-Seed-Extract,Acetylglucosamine,Sodium-Levulinate,Sodium-Anisate,Ceramide-III-B,Glycerol-esters,Sodium-Hyaluronate,Allantoin,Beta-Glucan,Sodium-Polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate,and-Sodium-Polyacrylate,Xanthan-Gum,Perfume,Citric-Acid
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid,Beta Glucan,Vegetable Collagen
Ingredients Details
Allantoin
Common Name(s): 5-ureidohydantoin,glyoxyldiureide,aluminum dihydroxy allantoinate
CAS Number: 97-59-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Soothes irritation, accelerates wound healing, promotes skin cell renewal, and provides mild keratolytic exfoliation.
Why It's Used: Gold standard multi-function soothing active โ one of the most widely used cosmetic ingredients across all product types for its exceptional tolerability and clinically proven multi-action skin conditioning.
How It Works: Promotes keratinocyte proliferation and fibroblast migration for wound healing. mild keratolytic activity by disrupting corneocyte binding. anti-irritant via direct protein binding and anti-inflammatory cytokine reduction. humectant activity via hydroxyl groups.
Typically Found In: Post-procedure products,sensitive skin formulas,wound care,anti-acne treatments,baby products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Wound healing,keratolytic,anti-irritant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or comfrey-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Exceptionally well-tolerated; suitable for all skin types including baby and compromised skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Allantoin's keratinocyte proliferation stimulation occurs via receptor-mediated signaling (possibly machr activation) rather than non-specific irritation-driven proliferation, making it a true wound-healing stimulant rather than a pro-inflammatory proliferative signal.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,araรบjo et al. allantoin review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Beta-glucan
Common Name(s): Beta-1,3/1,6-glucan,yeast beta-glucan,oat beta-glucan
CAS Number: 9041-22-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces inflammation, deeply hydrates, stimulates collagen synthesis, accelerates wound healing.
Why It's Used: Used in anti-aging, sensitive skin, post-procedure, and eczema care for multi-action anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and regenerative benefits.
How It Works: Binds to dectin-1 and cr3 receptors on macrophages and keratinocytes activating tgf-beta and collagen synthesis pathways. also activates macrophage phagocytosis for wound healing. humectant from polysaccharide hydroxyl groups.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,sensitive skin products,post-procedure care,eczema treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ polysaccharide / immunomodulator
Secondary Functions: Immunomodulator,wound healing,collagen stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ yeast or oat-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Derived from saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast (1,3/1,6-linked) or avena sativa oats (1,3/1,4-linked). molecular weight affects penetration โ lower mw for skin penetration vs high mw for surface hydration.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Yeast beta-1,3/1,6-glucan receptor binding to dectin-1 on keratinocytes activates tgf-beta1, the key pro-collagen cytokine, stimulating fibroblast collagen production. this makes beta-glucan one of the few non-retinoid, non-peptide ingredients with direct receptor-mediated collagen stimulation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,wasser (2002) beta-glucan review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
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