Niacin
What is it?
Niacinamide and Niacin are a forms of vitamin B3. In cosmetics and personal care products, Niacinamide and Niacin are used in bath products, shampoos, hair tonics, skin moisturizers and other skin care preparations, and cleansing products.
Safety Information
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) includes Niacinamide and Niacin on its list of direct food substances affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Both ingredients are also GRAS as nutrients and/or dietary supplements.
The safety of Niacinamide and Niacin has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the available scientific data and concluded that Niacinamide and Niacin were safe in the current practices of use and concentration in cosmetics and personal care products.
The safety of Niacinamide and Niacin has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the available scientific data and concluded that Niacinamide and Niacin were safe in the current practices of use and concentration in cosmetics and personal care products.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Niacinamide and Niacin enhance the appearance and feel of hair, by increasing body, suppleness, or sheen, or by improving the texture of hair that has been damaged physically or by chemical treatment. When used in the formulation of skin care products, Niacinamide and Niacin enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
Scientific facts:
Niacinamide is also called nicotinamide. Nicotinc acid is another name for Niacin. These ingredients are different forms of vitamin B3. Niacin is an essential nutrient required for normal metabolism. The U.S. Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for Niacin is 20 mg.
Niacinamide may also be used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Niacinamide is found in many foods, including yeast, meat, eggs, milk, green vegetables and cereal grains.
Niacinamide may also be used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Niacinamide is found in many foods, including yeast, meat, eggs, milk, green vegetables and cereal grains.
