Nicotinamide oil control skincare ingredient is a high-purity, water-soluble form of vitamin B3 specifically designed to regulate sebum production and maintain skin balance. Widely used in modern skincare formulations, it helps reduce excess oil, minimize shine, and improve skin clarity, making it ideal for oily and combination skin types.

This ingredient also offers multiple skin benefits, including strengthening the skin barrier, reducing the appearance of enlarged pores, and improving overall skin texture. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stressors. Nicotinamide oil control skincare ingredient is compatible with creams, serums, lotions, gels, and masks, providing formulation flexibility for a variety of cosmetic products.

In addition to oil regulation, it contributes to maintaining an even skin tone, enhancing hydration, and supporting skin elasticity. Its excellent water solubility and chemical stability across a wide pH range make it easy to incorporate into aqueous and emulsion-based systems without compromising product performance. Cosmetic formulators value this ingredient for its reliable results, safety, and multifunctionality.

Nicotinamide oil control skincare ingredient is commonly used in products such as mattifying moisturizers, anti-acne creams, oil-balancing serums, facial masks, and sunscreens. By controlling excess sebum while providing skin-soothing and protective effects, it helps consumers achieve healthier, clearer, and more balanced skin, making it a preferred choice in daily skincare routines.

New Generation Nicotinamide

Nicotinic Acid < 10ppm

• Whitening
• Brightening
• Boosting collagen
• Treating acne
• Anti-inflammatory

Introduction

Nicotinamide is the active form of vitamin B3, which can promote cellular energy metabolism (NAD+ synthesis), inhibit melanin transport and strengthen the skin barrier. Its mild and non-photosensitive properties are suitable for all kinds of formulas and are one of the cornerstone ingredients of effective skin care.

 Application

• Whitening and spot-lightening‌ (377 Essence Partner, Chloasma Intervention Lotion)
• Oil control and anti-acne‌ (Pore Conditioning Water, Liposome Sustained Release Gel)
• ‌Barrier repair‌ (Panthenol Complex Cream,Blue Copper Peptide Penetration Enhancer) 
• ‌Anti-hair loss care‌ (Caffeine Hair Growth Solution, Scalp Antioxidant Essence) ‌
• Oral care‌ (Gum repair toothpaste, angular cheilitis lip balm)

Strength 

1. New Technology: Advanced technical barriers with seven core patents.

2. New Process: Exclusive production line design and manufacturing process tailored for cosmetics applications.

3. New Standards: Promoting the industry group standards and reducing niacin content from 100 ppm to 10 ppm —Viablife New Generation Nicotinamide achieves single-digit niacin levels.

4. New Effects: Enhanced skin feel, lower irritation, and improved stability and longevity. The outstanding performance of Viablife’s New Generation Nicotinamide has earned the trust of over 300 brand clients, including more than 10 publicly listed companies.

Formulation Suggestions

• Recommended dosage:

        [1] 0.5% or more for anti-inflammatory

        [2] 1% or more for repairing DNA photodamage

        [3] 2% for moisturizing and oil control 

        [4] 3% or more for whitening and improving aging 

        [5] 4% for treating inflammatory acne 

        [6] 2-15% for multi-functional panacea 

• When using Nicotinamide, pay attention to the pH value of the formula system. 
• When adding high concentrations, choose high-quality Nicotinamide with low niacin content and high purity. 
• Choose appropriate concentrations and compatible raw materials according to different functions.

Formulation Sharing

• Time-Freezing Brightening Cream
• Core ingredient :Viablife's New Generation Nicotinamide (Addition amount 5% ) 
• Dosage form: light cream texture 
• This cream nourishes the skin with Tremella extract, multi-channel patented moisturizer AQUAXYL and Manuka honey from New Zealand. It has a jelly texture and feels light on the skin. After absorption, the skin becomes soft, moisturized and bright. It is an anti-aging cream that can also be used by oily skin.
• Yingguang Water Brightening Mask 
• Core Ingredients: Viablife's new generation of Nicotinamide (Addition amount 1% ) 
• Dosage form: emulsion soaked mask cloth 
• This mask uses Tremella extract and multi-channel patented moisturizer AQUAXYL to lock in moisture from the basal layer to the stratum corneum, and is paired with the soothing star ingredient Purslane extract. Refreshing and no-rinse, skin-friendly: multiple moisturizing, bright and radiant. 

Product Data Sheet

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