Description
Niacinamide, is the active component of vitamin B3, (also known as niacin or nicotinamide). It is such an overachieving skin care ingredient due to its many benefits. Niacinamide helps the skin produce ceramides which dramatically enhances barrier function and hydration, It increases collagen production to help with the appearance of fine lines and pores, It inhibits excess sebum production, even out skin tone, and may help lighten discoloration and improve aging skin.
INCI: Niacinamide
Purity: 99%
Appearance: White powder
Solubility: water & glycerine
Manufacturers Suggested Usage: 1 – 6% add to water phase or cool down phase. Can also be added directly into a finished cream or cream base. Final pH of product should be around pH 6.
Common Uses/ Benefits
Niacinamide can also improve skin’s elasticity, and revive skin tone and texture. it’s also been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects (very beneficial for acne and rosacea prone skin), and It is a powerful antioxidant, In other words, no matter what your complexion concern may be, niacinamide can probably help. It is great for products for blemished skin, lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products, anti-aging products.
- Niacinamide has been shown to benefit skin color, decrease melanin synthesis, suppresses hyper-pigmentation, and decrease inflammation and itching.
- It helps regulate sebum production and control oiliness.
- It has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content, and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis
- It also has a growing reputation for being able to address skin discolorations (often in tandem with other proven skin-lightening agents such as vitamin C and glucosamine) and to reduce acne.
- Has soothing activity useful for blemished skin
- Can improve the appearance of aged, hyperpigmented skin and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- When combined with vitamin A palmitate, niacinamide showed enhanced skin lightening properties.
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One of my hero ingredients. Apparently, I’ve been buying fakes because the ones I used previously did NADA on my skin. Immediately I used this in form of a toner, I felt a mild sting. Nothing like I’ve ever felt. I’m believing that means it’s doing the Lord’s work on my face. Haha!
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