Niacinamide USP (Vitamin B3)
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Niacinamide USP (Vitamin B3)

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Niacinamide

What It Does

Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 that’s essential for our skin’s cells. It is generally well-tolerated by most skin types, making it a favorite in both serums and moisturizers. We especially like niacinamide because it helps regenerate NAD and NADH, two co-enzymes in cells are vital to energy production, DNA repair and overall skin homeostasis. NAD/NADH decrease we age, making niacinamide ideal for mature skin.

Niacinamide also demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties, making it ideal for acne-prone or rosacea-prone skin types.

Niacinamide has been scientifically shown to have additional skin benefits at low use levels, including:
- evens out skin tone at 2%
- reduces hyperpigmentation at 2%
- improves skin’s texture texture at 4%
- reduces the appearance of pore size at 4%
- regulates sebum production at 2%.
- boosts skin barrier function, increasing ceramides, at 4%
- fine line and wrinkle reduction at 5%
- increases skin hydration at 2%

Pro Tips

Niacinamide does have specific formulating requirements to ensure consumers are safe. Please read our formulation guidelines below in the product details for best practices formulating with niacinamide.

Many commercial cosmetic products use niacinamide at concentrations higher than 10 or 20%. Valerie does not believe this is necessary, and using it at this level can even sensitize individuals to niacinamide. Niacinamide has been studied with great efficacy between 2-5%, and she recommends to stay within those use levels. She does not recommend going higher than 7% in formulations.

The most important aspect of formulating with niacinamide is that it has the appropriate pH of 6 - 7 and is not heated during production.

How It's Made

Niacinamide is a synthetic ingredient made by hydrolysis of 3-cyanopyridine. It is then purified by ion exchange and water is removed. The isolated niacinamide crystals are spray dried to form a United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) compliant crystal.

Certifications
Vegan
Vegan
Nut Free
Nut Free
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Non GMO
Non GMO
Made With Science
Made With Science
People and Planet
People and Planet
INCI

Niacinamide

Composition
Composition

Niacinamide

100%

(CAS 98-92-0)

People and Planet

USP Grade
Readily Biodegradable, 95 % (OECD 301E)

Geographical Origin

China

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

ISO 16128 Natural Origin Content

0%

Function

Skin brightening, Pigment reduction, Barrier protection, Sebum control, Skin soothing, Anti-aging, Hydration, Skin conditioning

Types of Formulas

Facial Serums, Lotions, Toners, Emulsified Butters

Use Level
Use Level

General Use

1-7%

Skin lightening, pigment reduction

2%

Skin soothing for acne-prone skin

4%

Improving skin’s texture

4%

Reduction in pore size

4%

Regulation of sebum production

2%

Boosting barrier function

4%

Increasing skin hydration

2%

Reducing appearance of fine lines

5%

Lip Safe

Not recommended for use in lip products.

Eye Safe

Allowed for use in eye products.

Optimum pH of Formulations

5 - 8, preferably 6 - 7

Tips and Tricks

Add Niacinamide below 158ºF / 70ºC. It’s highly water soluble, and can even be added post-emulsification of lotions and creams. Do not combine with exfoliating acids or ascorbic acid, enzymes or oxidizing ingredients. Ensure final formula pH is 5 - 8. Niacinamide is highly sensitive and may degrade to nicotinic acid, causing irritation, if these conditions are not followed.

Incompatibilities

pH outside of 5 - 8
exfoliating acids, enzymes, oxidizing ingredients
heat

Directions for addition

Add up front to the water phase, or post-add after emulsification, keeping exposure to niacinamide under 158ºF / 70ºC. Niacinamide is air and light stable, meaning you can use it in formulations with clear packaging.

Color / Odor / Appearance

White / Odorless / Crystal

Solubility

Water, Alcohol, Glycerin at room temperature

Percent Active

100%

VOC Content

0%

Storage

Store in closed container in a dark, cool place

Shelf Life

Shelf life is only relevant to the date it was manufactured and how it was stored! Please use the retest date on the Certificate of Analysis below to see when this ingredient should be retested for continued use.

Warning

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Refer to regulatory documents for full precautions. Niacinamide has requirements for formulating, please read formulation tips and tricks above.

Shipping Restrictions

None

Regulatory Documents

Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 25G201

Sold in ounces and pounds by weight. See our Terms for full warranties on safety & regulatory.

Packaging Type
Packaging Type

2 oz
4 oz
8 oz
16 oz
5 LB

Paper Tube
Stand Up Pouch
Stand Up Pouch
Polybag in Paper Tube
Poly Bag

Why It's Special

Our niacinamide is specifically purified for use in skincare products - it has the lowest nicotinic acid concentration on the market.

Quality. Transparency. Trust.

  1. Organic Synthesis

    3-Cyanopyridine is synthesized from nicotinic acid.

  2. Hydrolysis

    3-Cyanopyridine undergoes hydrolysis and is purified by ion exchange.

  3. Drying

    Water is removed and isolated niacinamide is spray dried into crystals.

Make It Yours

Barrier Repair Cream

Niacinamide and fatty acid-rich emollients reduce water loss in skin, while complementing skin’s ability to produce more ceramides in the outer layers of skin. Butter Pearls enriches the formula to provide a cocooning skin feel.

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Supplies

Double boiler
Scale
Thermometer
Mixing Bowl
Spoon
Storage Container

Formula

Skill Level: Medium

Makes 100 grams or 3.4 ounces.

Formula

INGREDIENT

FORMULA

  WEIGHT

1

Deionized Water

62.4%

 62.4 g

2

Organic Glycerin

5.0%

 5.0 g

3

Xanthan Gum SFT

0.1%

 0.1 g

4

Natural Emulsifier 68 MB

3.0%

 3.0 g

5

Cetearyl Alcohol MB

1.0%

 1.0 g

6

Butter Pearls

5.5%

 5.5 g

7

Squalane

9.0%

 9.0 g

8

Broccoli Seed Oil

4.0%

 4.0 g

9

Blackberry Seed Oil

1.0%

 1.0 g

10

Organic Shea Butter

3.0%

3.0 g

11

Hyaluronic Acid (1% Sol.)

1.0%

1.0 g

12

Niacinamide

4.0%

4.0 g

13

Preservative PE

1.0%

1.0 g

TOTAL

100%

100.0 g

Directions

Ensure all equipment is cleaned and sanitized. Prepare a double boiler with water in the bottom pan and add ingredient 1 to the top pan. Begin heating the mixture to 165ºF / 75ºC. Premix ingredients 2-3 into a slurry and add to the water. Begin mixing to allow the xanthan gum to fully hydrate.

Meanwhile, in a side vessel, premix ingredients 4-10 and begin heating them to 165ºF / 75ºC. Gently stir the mixture until all the solids are dissolved and the mixture looks homogenous.

When both are at temperature, slowly add the oil to the water phase with good stirring. Homogenize until a milky white mixture forms.

Turn off heat and allow the mixture to naturally cool while stirring gently. Do not homogenize below 122ºF / 50ºC as this will destroy the emulsion.

Once the temperature reaches 120ºF, stir in ingredients 11-13. Continue gently mixing until 95ºF / 35ºC. Check pH and adjust pH to 5.5 - 6.5. Transfer into the desired container.

Product Labeling

INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua, Eau), Squalane, Glycerin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Niacinamide, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol

Disclaimer

This recipe is only a representative formulation to serve as an example of how these ingredients can be used. It is not a commercial product. Please conduct own testing as this formulation has not been subjected to testing for either performance, efficacy or safety.

Before handling ingredients, read all product information and safety data sheets for the ingredients to understand any handling instructions, safety precautions, and disposal instructions.

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