Niacinamide in skincare
A form of vitamin B3, also called nicotinamide.
What is niacinamide?
A form of vitamin B3, also called nicotinamide. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Niacinamide. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does niacinamide do for skin and the product?
Used in care focused on barrier function and skin appearance.
Active ingredients are used for a specific skincare purpose. Amount, stability and combination with other ingredients determine what a product can do. An ingredient name alone does not substantiate a particular result.
Niacinamide is not a UV filter and does not replace sunscreen.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about niacinamide
What does niacinamide do in skincare?
Used in care focused on barrier function and skin appearance.
What should I know about niacinamide?
Niacinamide is not a UV filter and does not replace sunscreen.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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