Niacinamide / Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) Powder

Niacinamide - Description

We've been supplying Niacinamide to cosmetic formulators across India since before it became a trending skincare ingredient. At 99.5% purity, it's one of the most consistent performers in our actives range — reliable batch to batch, easy to dissolve in the water phase, and forgiving enough for beginners to work with. If you're formulating a brightening serum or an acne toner and you're not sure where to start, Niacinamide is usually the answer..

INCI name- Niacinamide

Molecular formula- C₆H₆N₂O

Alternate names- Niacin, Nicotinamide, Nicotinic Acid Amide.

Purity - 99.5%

Country of Origin- India

Solubility- Water

Vitamin B3 Powder(Nicotinamide)- Benefits and uses :

• Popularly used for its pore-minimizing benefits, it is found in makeup primers, skincare serums, pharmaceutical-grade gels, lotions, and shampoos.
• The acne-killing mechanism of niacin kills acne and subsequently prevents acne marks and pigmentation.
• It calms redness and soothes the skin to provide instant relief from inflammation.
• When added to overnight treatment products, it works effectively at lightening skin and strengthening the epidermal layer.
• It helps intercept bacterial growth and is therefore added to shampoos to improve the overall health of the hair.
• Its gentleness merits its use in teenagers' skin and hair care regimes.

Vitamin B3 Powder(Nicotinamide) - How it works:

• It works by inhibiting the formation of lysosomal enzymes and keratinocyte factors thereby reducing inflammation and lightening skin.
• It also reduces propionibacterium which is responsible for acne formation.
• It prevents nitric oxide synthase which is known to be the reason behind skin degeneration.

Niacinamide- Concentration and Solubility :

• It is soluble in water and insoluble in oils.
• Its recommended usage ranges from 1% to 10% depending on the formulation.

Niacinamide - How to use :

• Add to water at 50^oC along with phase A ingredients of choice.
• Stir until the mixture becomes homogenous.
• Cool to 40^oC add oil phase to this mix and stir.
• Add final ingredients to complete the formulation.