Vitamin E and niacin ester
TOCOPHERYL NICOTINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Tocopheryl nicotinate is a hybrid ester of vitamin E and nicotinic acid used as an antioxidant and skin conditioner. It offers combined benefits with generally good tolerance at cosmetic use levels.
Skin benefits
- Combines vitamin E and niacin derived skin benefits
- Antioxidant support against environmental stress
- Improves microcirculation and skin tone
- Skin conditioning emollient
Known concerns
- Possible mild flushing in sensitive users
- Stability requires protection from oxidation
- Hydrolyses to nicotinic acid which can sting
- Limited large scale clinical data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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