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Pharmaceutical (vasodilator)

NICOTINYL ALCOHOL

CAS 100-55-0
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Nicotinyl alcohol is a pharmaceutical vasodilator, not a cosmetic ingredient. Topical use can cause flushing and systemic effects, and it is regulated as a medicine rather than a cosmetic substance.

Skin benefits

  • Vasodilator with historical medicinal use
  • Niacin analog with potential warming sensation on skin

Known concerns

  • Classified as an active pharmaceutical, not a cosmetic ingredient
  • Systemic vasodilator effects with topical absorption
  • Can cause skin flushing, itching and hypotensive episodes
  • Restricted under EU cosmetics framework as a medicinal substance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

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NICOTINYL ALCOHOL HF
Pharmaceutical analog

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.