INCI: Niacinamide
Molecular Formula:C6H6N2O
Purity: 99.5%
Appearance: White Powder With Glitters
Odour: Very Faint
Benefits and uses:
• Niacinamide reduces redness and soothes the skin, providing immediate relief from irritation.
• When applied to nightly treatment products, it effectively lightens and strengthens the skin's epidermal layer.
• It inhibits bacterial growth and is hence added to shampoos to improve hair health. Keratinocyte factors reduce inflammation and lighten the skin.
• It also lowers inflammation, which contributes to acne production.
• It blocks nitric oxide synthase, which is believed to be the cause of skin deterioration.
• It is frequently included in makeup primers, skincare serums, lotions, and shampoos due to its pore-minimizing properties. Niacin treats bacterial development and is therefore included to shampoos to promote the overall health of the hair.
• Its acne-killing effect avoids acne marks and pigmentation.
6-7.5 pH (5% H2O SOLUTION).
It dissolves easily in water and ethanol and dissolves in glycerin.
Benefits:
• USP grade
• Calming action beneficial for skin imperfections
• Can lessen the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and improve the appearance of ageing, hyper-pigmented, and photo-damaged skin. Vitamin A palmitate and niacinamide together shown improved skin-lightening capabilities.
Concentration and solubility:
•SOLUBLE IN INGLYCEROL, ETHANOL, AND WATER EASILY SOLUBLE.
•Depending on the formulation, recommended consumption varies from 1% to 10%.
Formulator Guide
• Add to water at 50°C along with phase Aingredients of choice.
• Stir until the mixture becomes homogenous.
• Cool to 40°C and add oil phase to this mixand stir.
• Add final ingredients to complete the formulation.