Bare Oil ingredients: what's inside our cyperus rotundus oil
Five plant-powered ingredients. One clinically studied star. No added fragrance, alcohol, parabens or sulfates.
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Bare Oil ingredients: Cyperus Rotundus Oil, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Aloe Extract, Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil. That's it. Five ingredients, plant-based, vegan, not tested on animals, and free of added fragrance, alcohol, parabens and sulfates. The star, cyperus rotundus oil, was found as effective as an Alexandrite laser for reducing underarm hair growth in a randomized clinical study.
The ingredient card
1. Cyperus rotundus oil: the star
What it is: an essential oil from the tubers of Cyperus rotundus, a sedge also called nut grass or nagarmotha. More: nagarmotha and nut grass oil explained.
What it does in Bare Oil: reduces hair growth and smooths skin. It's the most important ingredient in the formula and the one with clinical evidence behind it:
- 2014, Aesthetic Surgery Journal: no significant difference from an Alexandrite laser for underarm hair overall, better than laser on white hair, and no side effects detected.
- 2022, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (153 people): significantly decreased hair growth in favor of the oil.
- 2022, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (308 people): hair growth, color and thickness significantly reduced in the oil group only, with no adverse effects found in that group.
- 2022, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (153 people): after laser hair removal, matched hydrocortisone for redness and favored for pain relief.
The 2014 study's background notes that the oil's flavonoids have antiandrogenic activity on androgenic hair, one proposed reason it works.
2. Acetyl tripeptide-1
What it is: a small peptide, a short chain of three amino acids, used in skin care.
What it does in Bare Oil: it's on our ingredient card for firming skin and supporting collagen, so skin looks smooth as well as feeling smooth.
3. Aloe extract
What it is: extract from the aloe plant, a classic in after-sun and after-shave care.
What it does in Bare Oil: soothes, hydrates and calms irritation, which is exactly what freshly shaved or waxed skin needs. See our hair removal aftercare guide.
4. Jojoba oil
What it is: a liquid wax pressed from the seeds of the jojoba shrub.
What it does in Bare Oil: moisturizes and balances skin without clogging pores, and helps the formula absorb fast with no greasy feel.
5. Sweet almond oil
What it is: oil pressed from sweet almonds.
What it does in Bare Oil: nourishes and softens dry or irritated skin. Allergy note: almonds are tree nuts. If you have a tree nut allergy, check with your doctor before use.
What's not inside
| Bare Oil is | Bare Oil is free of |
|---|---|
| Plant-based | Added fragrance |
| Vegan | Alcohol |
| Not tested on animals | Parabens |
| Made for all skin types and hair colors | Sulfates |
Customers often mention the scent. That's the oils themselves, not added perfume.
"it actually does work I never expected that from an oil, smells nice too its more of a natural scent"
"I've literally been shaving since I was like 14, and I never made it past day two 😭 I'd be smooth at night, and by the next afternoon it already felt prickly again. ... I shave, put it on, and my skin stays soft instead of getting dry and rough a few hours later. It absorbs so fast too, so I'm not climbing into bed feeling all greasy. ... over time I've noticed my hair growing back slower and finer too."
"No esperaba que me gustara tanto 😭💕 La textura es ligera, se absorbe rápido y no me deja la piel grasosa. Llevo un tiempo usándolo y estoy muy contenta con cómo se ve mi piel y con el crecimiento del vello. 10/10 ✨"Translation: "I didn't expect to like it so much. The texture is light, it absorbs quickly and doesn't leave my skin greasy. I've been using it for a while and I'm very happy with how my skin looks and with the hair growth. 10/10"
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Reviews are from verified buyers on our Bare Oil product page (Judge.me), quoted word for word; Spanish reviews are shown with our English translation. Individual results vary.
The science behind the star ingredient
In a randomized clinical study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2014), 65 people with unwanted underarm hair were assigned to topical cyperus rotundus oil, saline, or an Alexandrite laser (GentleLase). Results were judged three ways: hair counts, independent professionals and patient self-assessment.
"Cyperus rotundus essential oil is as effective as the Alexandrite laser for decreasing the growth of axillary hair (both dark and white)."Study conclusion · Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2014 · PubMed 24408514
Follow-up randomized trials: 153 people (PubMed 34618367) and 308 people (PubMed 35290702) both recorded significantly reduced hair growth in the cyperus rotundus oil groups; a 153-person trial after laser favored the oil for pain relief (PubMed 34132024).
Bare Oil vs. typical hair removal products
| Bare Oil | Depilatory creams | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Applied after hair removal, to make regrowth slower and finer | Chemically dissolves hair at the surface |
| Fragrance | No added fragrance | Often fragranced |
| Feel | Lightweight oil, absorbs fast | Cream left on, then wiped off |
| Clinical evidence | Key ingredient matched laser in a randomized study | Removes hair, doesn't slow regrowth |
How to use it
- Remove hair your way. Shave, wax, sugar or epilate.
- Apply right after. 3 to 5 drops per area on clean, dry skin. Massage until absorbed.
- Repeat morning and night. Every day, including days you don't remove hair.
- Stay consistent for 4 to 8 weeks. Results compound with every application.
Safety: for external use only. Patch test on the inner arm for 24 hours before the first full use. Avoid eyes, broken or irritated skin. Pregnant or breastfeeding? Ask your doctor first. Full guide: how to use cyperus rotundus oil.
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Bare Oil ingredients: your questions, answered
What are the ingredients in Bare Oil?
Five: Cyperus Rotundus Oil, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Aloe Extract, Jojoba Oil and Sweet Almond Oil.
Is Bare Oil vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. Bare Oil is plant-based, vegan and not tested on animals.
Does Bare Oil contain fragrance, alcohol, parabens or sulfates?
No. It's free of added fragrance, alcohol, parabens and sulfates. The light scent customers mention comes from the plant oils themselves.
I have a nut allergy. Can I use Bare Oil?
Bare Oil contains sweet almond oil, which comes from a tree nut. If you have a tree nut allergy, check with your doctor before using it, and always patch test first.
How much cyperus rotundus oil is in Bare Oil?
Cyperus rotundus oil is the first listed ingredient and the star of the formula. We don't publish exact percentages, as our formula is proprietary.
Is Bare Oil safe for sensitive skin?
It's made for all skin types and was designed to be gentle, without added fragrance or alcohol. Always patch test on the inner arm for 24 hours before the first full use, and avoid broken or irritated skin. For external use only.
Where can I buy Bare Oil?
On nellaskin.com and on Amazon. Each bottle is 60 ml (2 fl oz), about a 60-day supply.
References
- Mohammed GF. Topical Cyperus rotundus oil: a new therapeutic modality with comparable efficacy to Alexandrite laser photo-epilation. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014;34(2):298-305. doi:10.1177/1090820X13518801 · PubMed 24408514
- Mohammed GF. Topical Cyperus rotundus essential oil for treatment of axillary hyperpigmentation: a randomized, double-blind, active- and placebo-controlled study. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2022;47(3):534-541. PubMed 34618367
- Mohammed GF, Al-Dhubaibi MS, Mohamed ML. Genital whitening with topical Cyperus rotundus oil enhances sexuality and quality of life. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022;21(10):4490-4502. PubMed 35290702
- Mohammed GF. The effectiveness of Cyperus rotundus essential oil in reducing the side effects of laser hair removal. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022;21(4):1501-1505 (online 2021). PubMed 34132024
- Bare Oil product listing (ingredients, directions and recommended uses). amazon.com
Published by nellaskin, the maker of Bare Oil. The clinical studies cited tested topical cyperus rotundus essential oil, the hero ingredient in Bare Oil. Individual results vary with hair type and consistency of use. Not medical advice; talk to a dermatologist or physician about unwanted hair related to a medical condition.
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