Antioxidant
NICOTINOYL PEG-4 ETHYLASCORBYL SUCCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A designer brightening prodrug joining niacin, vitamin C and a PEG-4 succinate linker. Aims to deliver brightening with less irritation than free vitamin C; data thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Brightening
- Antioxidant
- Less irritating vitamin C delivery
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Sparse safety data
- PEG dioxane risk
- Stability concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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