Actives
Niacinamide
It is normally dissolved into the water phase and can support multifunctional formulas when pH, heat history, and claims evidence are controlled.
- INCI
- NIACINAMIDE
- CAS
- 98-92-0
- Also known as
- nicotinamide · vitamin B3 amide
- Function
- Actives
Ingredient answer
What is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is the amide form of vitamin B3 used in cosmetic skin and scalp products for barrier, tone, and appearance-focused benefits.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Use a suitable cosmetic grade, avoid unnecessarily harsh pH or heat exposure, and substantiate every finished-product claim in the target market.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- targeted serums
- treatment creams
- scalp and body care
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Check stability, use level, pH, claims support, market requirements, and the finished product—not the ingredient in isolation.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
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