niacinamide

ni·a·cin·amide | \ ˌnī-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌmīd

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Definition of niacinamide

: a compound C₆H₆N₂O of the vitamin B complex found especially as a constituent of coenzymes and used similarly to niacin

— called also nicotinamide

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Recent Examples on the Web Vitamin C works similar to an acid and should not be mixed with AHAs, BHAs, niacinamide, or retinol. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "This Vitamin C Facial Powder Gives Any Serum, Moisturizer, or Lotion Anti-Aging Benefits," 9 Apr. 2020 The lightweight vegan formula packs other soothing ingredients, too, like niacinamide (or vitamin B3), white tea leaf extract, and linden flower extract. — Maya Gandara, PEOPLE.com, "Kristen Bell Recommends This Moisture-Boosting Serum for 'a Blast of Hydration'," 8 Apr. 2020 Look for a moisturiser that contains niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, which boasts anti-inflammatory properties and bolsters the skin’s protective barrier. — Jillian Vieira, refinery29.com, "Could Self-Quarantine Be The Culprit Behind Your Breakouts?," 5 Apr. 2020 Besides moisturizers like glycerin, the RéVive products include lactic and glycolic acid, which help slough off the dead skin that can build up in the winter, and niacinamide to help even out skin tone. — Rachel Felder, New York Times, "These Creams Will Make Your Dry Skin Forget About Winter," 19 Feb. 2020 The cream also moisturizes with ceramides (lipids found in the outermost layer of the skin), niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. — Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY, "Washing your hands a lot? These 10 creams revive your skin," 4 Mar. 2020 That’s thanks to the potent ingredients in its formula, including hyaluronic acid to plump skin, niacinamide to soothe redness, dimethicone to lock in hydration, and peptide fragments to prompt skin to produce new collagen over time. — Gideon Grudo, NBC News, "The most purchased beauty products we covered this holiday season," 29 Dec. 2019 Three new brands — Epara, Ni’Kita Wilson Beauty Chemist, and Specific Beauty — were formulated for melanin-rich skin and contain spot-fading ingredients, like niacinamide and licorice root. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, "Why Your Skin Type Doesn't Matter, According to Dermatologists," 8 Nov. 2019 Jagdeo recommends the DefenAge Men's Kit, its key ingredients including a proprietary peptide blend, along with soothing niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, designed to help users achieve a smooth, well-hydrated and improved complexion. — NBC News, "Best 17 skincare products for dark skin, according to dermatologists," 16 Jan. 2020

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“Niacinamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niacinamide. Accessed 14 Jul. 2020.

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