INCI name

METHYL NICOTINATE

Methyl nicotinate

The methyl ester of nicotinic acid, used as a soothing and tonic ingredient.

What it is

Methyl nicotinate is the methyl ester of nicotinic acid (pyridine-3-carboxylic acid), one of the forms of niacin. CosIng lists it as a soothing and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in warming massage and body products, lip plumpers and scalp care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (17)

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