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Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
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Product Overview
Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is a highly versatile, water-soluble cosmetic raw material valued for its ability to improve overall skin appearance and formulation performance. Widely used in professional cosmetic formulations, it contributes to smoother-looking skin while supporting balanced, well-structured emulsions.
Its compatibility across a wide range of skin care systems makes it a reliable and elegant addition to both advanced laboratory formulations and DIY creations.
Key Benefits & Cosmetic Applications
Niacinamide is favored by formulators for its multi-functional performance and ease of integration into water-based systems.
- Skin Smoothing Support: Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin texture, contributing to a more refined and polished finish in leave-on formulations.
- Formulation Versatility: Performs well in a wide variety of skin care formulations, including serums, creams, and gel-based systems without significantly altering texture or viscosity.
- Barrier-Friendly Functionality: Commonly used in formulations designed to support the skin’s natural barrier, enhancing the overall sensory experience of finished products.
- Water-Based Compatibility: Fully water-soluble, making it ideal for toners, essences, and lightweight serums where clarity and stability are important.
- Balanced Performance in Emulsions: Integrates smoothly into O/W emulsions, contributing to stable and aesthetically pleasing formulations.
Common Cosmetic Applications
- Water-based serums and essences
- Creams and gel creams
- Facial toners
- Masks
- Scalp and hair care treatments
Technical Profile & Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Niacinamide |
| CAS Number | 98-92-0 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder, odorless |
| Purity / Active Content | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Solubility | Water |
| Functional Class / Role | Multifunctional Active |
| pH Stability Range | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Suggested Usage Rate | 2.0 – 5.0% |
| Recommended Processing Phase | Water phase or cool-down phase; see formulation guidance |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 2 years. Store in a tightly sealed, light-resistant container away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. |
Formulation & Processing Guidelines
How to Incorporate
- Dissolve niacinamide in the water phase of your formulation.
- It may be added during the cool-down phase to maintain optimal stability, especially in temperature-sensitive systems.
- Ensure complete dissolution before combining with other phases.
Compatibility
- Performs best within a pH range of 5.5 – 7.5; maintaining this range supports stability and optimal performance.
- Compatible with many common cosmetic ingredients used in skin care formulations.
- Compatibility with highly acidic systems should be evaluated through stability testing.
Formulation Tips
- Pre-dissolving niacinamide in a portion of water can help prevent clumping.
- Monitor final formulation pH carefully, especially in multi-active systems.
- Suitable for both minimalist formulations and more complex multi-ingredient blends.
Suggested Applications
- Water-based serums
- Gel creams and lightweight emulsions
- Facial toners and essences
- Sheet masks and rinse-off masks
- Scalp treatments and leave-in hair care formulations
Sustainability & Ethical Profile
Niacinamide is typically produced through established manufacturing processes that provide a highly pure and consistent cosmetic raw material suitable for a wide variety of personal care formulations.
In alignment with Crafting Cosmetics sourcing standards, this ingredient is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.
Regulatory & Safety Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for external use only. It is intended for cosmetic and personal care formulation applications only and should not be used as a finished product.
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