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Niacinamide

Vitamin B3

Generally safe

Calms redness and evens out tone. Well studied, gentle for most skin, and stable in most formulas.

Safe amount 2 studies cited

Comfortable up to about 5%; higher amounts can tingle on sensitive skin

Technical data

Dose-response breakdown and source citations behind the rating above.

Safety by concentration

Up to 5%Generally safe

Cited sources

Niacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance

Bissett et al., Dermatologic Surgery · 2005

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Products containing Niacinamide

Frequently asked questions

Is Niacinamide safe?

Calms redness and evens out tone. Well studied, gentle for most skin, and stable in most formulas. Comfortable up to about 5%; higher amounts can tingle on sensitive skin

Which products contain Niacinamide?

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer, UV Clear Facial Sunscreen SPF 46