Niaciamide (Nicotinamide USP)
Description:
Niacinamide (also known as Nicotinamide, 3-pyridinecarboxamide) is the physiologically active form of niacin or Vitamin B3. Niacinamide as a neutral pH. It is water-soluble, gentle, and stable. According to the final report of safety assessment, Niacinamide were considered safe as used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Niacinamide is suitable for people with sensitive skin as well. It has soothing properties that help calm the skin and reduce inflammation and skin redness.
CAS NO: 98-92-0
Molecular Weight: 122.1
Molecular formula: C6H6N2O
Application:
Niacinamide is widely used in skin-care product as an effective, healthy lightening agent, especially in sunscreens.
Niacinamide is used in other cosmetic formulations including shampoos, hair tonics, skin moisturizers, and cleansing formulations to strength skin barriers to protect deeper layers, to against irritants and allergens.
