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niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌmīd
: a compound C6H6N2O of the vitamin B complex found especially as a constituent of coenzymes and used similarly to niacin
called also nicotinamide
Examples of niacinamide in a Sentence
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Amazon Peach & Lily’s Skin Serum Is Full of Vitamins and Minerals
With a mix of hyaluronic acid, peptides, and niacinamide, this skin serum can transform your appearance overnight.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
This lightweight, oil-free gel cream is formulated with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide, and vegan squalane to provide intense hydration and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 May 2024
It’s also formulated with niacinamide and other skin-friendly ingredients that make your skin feel moisturized while fading dark spots over time.
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Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Even better, the vegan and non-comedogenic formula is infused with skincare ingredient niacinamide to improve the skin's texture.
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Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
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“Niacinamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niacinamide. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd
: a compound of the vitamin B complex that is used like niacin
Medical Definition
niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd
: a bitter crystalline basic amide C6H6N2O that is a member of the vitamin B complex and is formed from and converted to niacin in the living organism, that occurs naturally usually as a constituent of coenzymes, and that is used similarly to niacin
called also nicotinamide
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