The Basics On Niacinamide
What is Niacinamide?
Also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid.
What are other names for Niacinamide?
3-AMINOPYRIDINE, 3-CARBAMOYLPYRIDINE, 3-PYRIDINECARBOXAMIDE, 3PYRIDINECARBOXAMIDE, M-(AMINOCARBONYL)PYRIDINE, NIACINAMIDE, NICOTINAMIDE, and NICOTNINIC ACID AMIDE
What is Niacinamide used for?
Niacinamide, also known as Nicotinamide, is the active form of vitamin B3. It is a safe, oil-soluble vitamin that offers improvements in skin fine lines/wrinkles, pigmentation spots, texture, red blotchiness, and improved skin yellowing.
How Niacinamide is classified
Skin-Soothing, Skin-Restoring, Antioxidants, Vitamins
Recommendations for using Niacinamide during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Niacinamide During Pregnancy
What we know about using Niacinamide while pregnant or breastfeeding
considered safe for use during pregnancy
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General safety info about Niacinamide from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Niacinamide
Paula’s Choice CLINICAL Niacinamide 20% Treatment; Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster; SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3; Glossier Super Pure
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
