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Antioxidant

ASCORBYL NICOTINATE

CAS 81489-64-7 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ester combining vitamin C and nicotinic acid, used for brightening and antioxidant support. Generally well tolerated; clinical data is thin compared with established vitamin C forms.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hybrid vitamin C / niacin derivative aimed at brightening
  • Potentially more stable than ascorbic acid
  • May support antioxidant defense

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic clinical data
  • Stability and skin-conversion efficiency not well characterized

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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