Kaya
Marico's dermatologist-clinic chain with an accompanying skincare line.
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Kaya skin clinics are India's answer to Kiehl's × a derm office — and the branded product line that sits alongside is better than most mass-market Indian skincare. The Acne Free Purifying Nano-Clay Mask and Youth Shield Age Correcting Cream are solid. Pricing is mid-tier but the clinical credibility is real.
Strengths
- + Dermatologist-backed formulations
- + Strong acne and pigmentation results
- + Real-world clinical feedback loop
Weaknesses
- − Better in-clinic than at retail
- − Fragranced
- − Limited international availability
The Kaya Story
Kaya was founded in 2003 by Marico (the Indian FMCG conglomerate behind Parachute hair oil and Saffola) as a chain of dermatologist-led skin and hair clinics. The in-clinic business grew to 100+ locations across India and the Middle East. The branded product line launched alongside the clinics, with formulations informed by the clinic's patient feedback. Kaya remains Marico-owned but operates as a separate business unit from the FMCG core.
Shop Kaya by skin type
Curated picks from Kaya's lineup, ranked for each skin type.
All Kaya Products
5 products reviewed and rated.
Vitamin C Brightening Cream
Kaya Clinic is India's largest dermatologist clinic chain, and their retail line cribs from clinic protocols. The Vitamin C Brightening Cream pairs Ascorbyl Glucoside (a stable, gentle vitamin C derivative — won't oxidize like L-ascorbic acid) with niacinamide, vitamin E, and bisabolol. Built for Indian skin tones where post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is the dominant concern, not just fine lines.
Kaya Clinic Daily Moisturising Sunscreen SPF 30
Kaya Clinic's daily moisturising sunscreen SPF30 — Indian dermatology-clinic chain's daily protective sunscreen for sensitive skin.
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