Popularly known as the beauty ingredient, Niacinamide (also called nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B-3, and not only does it protect the skin from environmental damage, but it also helps build proteins for healthier skin. The benefits offered by this ingredient are massive, and one can depend on it for skin rejuvenation and protection.
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Vegan DDS Tranexamic
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What is NIACINAMIDE used for?
Niacinamide has gained immense popularity for a reason. It is a brilliant source to protect and treat the hair and skin; therefore, beauty products are incomplete without this exquisite ingredient.
- Skin care: It offers multiple benefits; from building keratin which keeps the skin healthy and firm, to retaining moisture and minimizing pores to protecting against sun damage and fighting wrinkles – the list is huge
- Hair care: It helps build keratin – improving the texture of rough and damaged hair. This ingredient is capable of making hair strong enhance suppleness and sheen
Origin
It is derived naturally from nicotinic acid, which is present in brewer’s yeast and many types of cereals. After isolation, a chemical reaction results in Niacinamide.
What does NIACINAMIDE do in a formulation?
SMOOTHING|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
SKIN PROTECTING|
MOISTURISING|
HUMECTANTSafety Profile
Niacinamide is largely safe to use; however, if you have any pre-existing allergies, it may cause an allergic reaction. It has a very low hazard rating from EWG (1) with minimal concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (2-10 %; most effective at 4-5 %). Therefore, a patch test is recommended. Some other side effects may include itchiness and rashes. Apart from this, Niacinamide is generally recognized as halal and clean if derived naturally.
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NIACINAMIDE technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 334°C |
| Melting Point | 128°C |
| pH | 6.0 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and oil |
