Excela Oil-Free Moisturizer – Niacinamide + Ceramides for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin (40g)

A lightweight, oil-free daily moisturiser formulated by Cipla for oily and acne-prone skin — pairing niacinamide with ceramides to hydrate and support the skin barrier without clogging pores.

Best for: oily, combination and acne-prone skin that needs hydration without heaviness; layers well over acne actives like salicylic acid or retinoids.

How to use: apply to clean skin morning and night. In the morning, follow with sunscreen. Gentle enough for daily use alongside a treatment routine.

Texture: non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and paraben-free; absorbs quickly to a matte finish.

Key ingredients: niacinamide, ceramides.

Size: 40g.

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• Niacinamide: Reduces inflammation and helps to control oil production.

• Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract & Oleanolic Acid: Inhibits the multiplication of sebum-producing cells, reducing oiliness.

• Zinc PCA: Balances oil production and has antibacterial properties.

• Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate & Copper Gluconate: Provides essential minerals that support skin health and reduce inflammation.

• Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum: Helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance and provides a smooth texture.

• Disodium EDTA & Triethanolamine: Stabilizes the formula and ensures optimal performance of active ingredients.

Ingredients:
Purified water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Laurate, Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid, Glycerine, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoglucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Zinc PCA, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine.

FAQs

Q1. What is Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract in Excela Moisturizer and why is it used for oily skin?
A1. Enantia Chlorantha (Cameroon Yellowwood) is an African tropical tree whose bark contains protoberberine alkaloids — particularly Berberine and Coptisine — that directly inhibit the proliferation of sebocytes (the cells that produce sebum). Most moisturisers for oily skin use mattifying powders or silicones to absorb oil at the surface; Excela Moisturizer's Enantia Chlorantha Extract acts at the cellular level to reduce how much sebum is produced in the first place. This means the sebum-regulating effect continues after the product has absorbed and the skin is not simply coated with an absorbent layer that becomes saturated by midday.

Q2. What does Oleanolic Acid contribute to Excela Moisturizer for acne-prone skin?
A2. Oleanolic Acid is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid found in many plants that inhibits 5-alpha reductase activity — the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) at the skin level. DHT is the primary androgen driver of sebaceous gland overactivation, meaning Oleanolic Acid reduces sebum production at the hormonal signalling level. It also inhibits sebocyte differentiation, reducing the rate at which skin stem cells commit to becoming sebum-producing cells. Combined with Enantia Chlorantha's alkaloids acting on sebocyte proliferation, Excela Moisturizer targets sebum overproduction through two different cellular mechanisms simultaneously.

Q3. What does Zinc PCA do in Excela Moisturizer beyond sebum control?
A3. Zinc PCA (Zinc salt of Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid) combines two active forms: Zinc (antibacterial against Cutibacterium acnes and anti-inflammatory) with PCA (a natural moisturising factor from the skin's own NMF complex, which provides hydration without adding oil to the skin surface). This dual-function makes Zinc PCA uniquely suited to acne-prone skin — it simultaneously provides the mild antibacterial and sebum-regulatory benefits of Zinc with the lightweight, non-comedogenic hydration of PCA. The Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, and Copper Gluconate triple mineral complex further supports enzymatic skin health and wound healing around active blemishes.

Q4. Can Excela Moisturizer completely replace a serum for oily, acne-prone skin?
A4. For a simplified routine, Excela can function as both the hydration and the sebum-regulating treatment step, making a separate serum unnecessary for those whose primary concern is oiliness and acne prevention. For those also targeting pigmentation (PIH from acne), adding a Niacinamide serum or brightening active on top of Excela would add the depigmentation layer that the moisturiser alone does not address. The Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum in the formula provides a smooth skin surface feel that also serves as a primer-like base for makeup or SPF application without the heaviness of a dedicated primer.

Q5. How does Excela Moisturizer differ from a typical gel moisturiser for oily skin?
A5. Most gel moisturisers for oily skin are primarily water-based with humectants (glycerin, HA) and rely on their lightweight texture to avoid aggravating oiliness — but they don't actively reduce sebum production. Excela's Enantia Chlorantha and Oleanolic Acid make it one of the few moisturisers that pharmaceutically modulates sebum output rather than simply avoiding adding to it. The result over weeks of consistent use is a measurable reduction in midday shine and pore congestion, not just a lighter-feeling skin surface immediately after application.

Country of Origin: India
Mfg/Marketer details: Cipla Ltd., Khasra No. 138, Raipur Industrial Area, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Dist. Haridwar, Uttarakhand – 247667, India
Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacturing date
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Safety Information: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.