Antioxidant

Nicotinic Acid

Soothing

INCI: Nicotinic Acid

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

A form of vitamin B3 (a different molecule from niacinamide). Used to support skin conditioning derived from circulation

Concentration

Incorporated in trace amounts in consideration of its irritancy (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Effect

A form of vitamin B3 (a different molecule from niacinamide). Used to support skin conditioning derived from circulation

Mechanism

A vitamin B3 involved in the NAD/NADP coenzyme system; topically, it differs from niacinamide in that it exhibits a capillary-dilating action

Typical concentration

Incorporated in trace amounts in consideration of its irritancy (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Onset

Roughly several weeks as a guide (individual variation)

Cautions

Its vasodilation tends to cause transient flushing and a hot sensation. A low-concentration design is a prerequisite

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/938

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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