Niacinamide Hydroxycitrate

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

NIACINAMIDE

✨ Role: Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. It helps regulate sebum production, reduce redness, and improve the skin barrier. It is also known to reduce the appearance of pores and pigmentation spots.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, niacinamide is generally considered safe for most skin types, including sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, niacinamide is of synthetic or vegetable origin, making it compatible with vegan products.

✨ Worth knowing: Niacinamide is well tolerated, but some may experience mild irritation. We recommend starting with a low concentration for sensitive skin and gradually increasing.

Present in: Moisturizers, serums, anti-aging products, skin care for acne-prone skin.

HYDROXYCITRATE

✨ Role: Hydroxycitrate, derived from hydroxycitric acid, is mainly used for its antioxidant and potentially slimming properties. In skin care, it can help protect against environmental damage.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe at conventional cosmetic concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, it's of plant origin, making it compatible with vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Although mainly used in dietary supplements, its use in skin care is being developed for its protective aspects.

Present in: Used in certain body care and wellness products.

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