MakingCosmetics _ Vitamin B3 Powder_ USP Grade _ 1.0oz 30g _ Cosmetic Ingredient

Description: Niacinamide PC. New grade of Niacinamide with minimal traces of nicotinic acid. Water- soluble form of niacin, an essential vitamin of the B group, known as vitamin B3. Purity 99-100 %, pH 6-7.5 (5% water solution). White powder, practically odorless. Easily soluble in water & ethanol, soluble in glycerol. CAS: 98-92-0 INCI Name: Niacinamide Benefits: - USP grade - Has soothing activity useful for blemished skin - Can improve the appearance of aged, hyperpigmented and photodamaged skin - Can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines - When combined with vitamin A palmitate, niacinamide showed enhanced skin lightening properties Use: Add to water phase of formula or directly into a finished cream or cream base. Typical concentration is 1-6 %, with 5% being a typical and effective concentration. For external use only. Avoid adding to an acidic product, ideal final pH of product should be 6. Should not be combined with l-asorbic acid. It can hydrolyze and form nicotinic acid at higher or lower pH, which can result in skin irritation. For external use only. Applications: Products for blemished skin, lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products, anti-aging products. Country of Origin: Switzerland / China Raw material source: Starting material is 3-methyl-1 ,5-diaminopentane Manufacture: Niacinamide is made synthetically. 3-methyl-1 ,5-diaminopentane is processed to picoline (3-methylpyridine), which is ammoxidated and then biocatalytically hydrolysed to niacinamide. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: GMO free Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components