A form of vitamin B3 used as an antistatic and smoothing ingredient.
What it is
Niacin is nicotinic acid (pyridine-3-carboxylic acid), one of the forms of vitamin B3. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and smoothing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair care products, creams and other 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.
Niacin is not the same ingredient as niacinamide, which is listed under its own INCI name. The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Smoothing
- Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- LaQ Szampon z BIOTYNĄ – anglojęzyczna wersja · LaQ
- Nanolash collagen eye patches · Nanolash
- Odżywka/maska do włosów szorstkich, łamliwych i puszących się – Czereśnia z bursztynem 60ml · Mokosh
- Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · Bare Anatomy
- Papaya Milk Scented Cream Body Scrub · Glam Works
- Filorga Hydra Filler 50ML · Filorga