Niacinamide powder is the water-soluble form of niacin, an essential vitamin of the B group, known as vitamin B3. Purity 99-100 %, pH 6-7.5 (5% water solution). White powder, practically odorless. Easily soluble in water & ethanol, soluble in glycerol. Niacinamide also called nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B-3.
CAS: 98-92-0
INCI Name: Niacinamide
Benefits:
Contains only trace amounts of nicotinic acid. Does not cause unpleasant sensations of heat in the skin
Can be used at lower pH and not just at pH >5.5 like regular niacinamide
Has soothing activity
When combined with vitamin A palmitate, niacinamide showed enhanced skin freshness properties
Use: Add to the water phase of formula or directly into a finished cream or cream base. The typical concentration is 1-6 %, with 5% being a typical and effective concentration. Avoid adding to an acidic product. Works also at pH level below 5.5. Should not be combined with l-asorbic acid as they can cancel out each other.
Applications: Products for skin, lotions, creams, makeup products.
For external use only