Ingredients

Every ingredient
earns its place

We don't use ingredients to fill a label. We use them because they work — tested by centuries of Ayurvedic tradition and modern skin science.

Our philosophy

Indian skin. Indian ingredients.

Indian skin has specific needs — humidity, pollution, hard water, and sun exposure that most Western skincare brands simply don't design for. We start with ingredients that have been used on Indian skin for generations, then validate them with science. The result is skincare that actually works here, not just in a lab in Paris.

What goes in

Our hero ingredients

Neem
Oily · Acne-prone

A natural antibacterial and antifungal known to fight acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and unclog pores. One of Ayurveda's most trusted skin herbs.

Turmeric
All skin · Brightening

Curcumin in turmeric inhibits melanin production, fades dark spots, and gives skin a visible glow. Used in Indian beauty rituals for over 4,000 years.

Kokum Butter
Dry · Very dry skin

Non-comedogenic and deeply nourishing. Kokum butter melts at skin temperature, absorbs without greasiness, and repairs the skin barrier effectively.

Activated Charcoal
Oily · Deep cleansing

Magnetically draws out impurities, toxins, and excess oil from deep within pores. Ideal for urban skin exposed to pollution daily.

Sandalwood
All skin · Sensitive

Anti-inflammatory and cooling. Sandalwood calms redness, evens skin tone, and has a naturally soothing scent — without synthetic fragrance.

Multani Mitti
Oily · Combination

Fuller's earth has exceptional oil-absorbing properties. Cooling, detoxifying, and pore-tightening — especially effective in summer months.

What you will never find in a Nivam product

Parabens

Synthetic preservatives linked to hormone disruption. We use natural alternatives.

SLS / SLES

Harsh sulphate surfactants that strip skin's natural oils and damage the moisture barrier.

Synthetic Fragrance

Often made from hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. A top trigger for sensitive skin reactions.

Artificial Colour

Dyes that look good in marketing but serve no skin benefit. Our colours come from the ingredients themselves.