niacinamide

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A type of vitamin B3 that helps the body make energy and keeps skin healthy

noun
/ˌnaɪəˈsɪnəˌmaɪd/

Specialized

: niacinamida

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewdrops.
niacinamide (a vitamin)
a form of niacinamide

Says it contains niacinamide again, Willow bark.

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Examples

In addition to its skincare benefits, niacinamide is often taken in supplement form to enhance overall health.
This is like a serum and these products are packed with niacinamide, so I love them.
This is a niacinamide serum primer.
My first step is the First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum.
It also has great ingredients in it like niacinamide, vitamin E, dimethicone as well.
So I found that anything with niacinamide, it's just so calming and just so good for my skin and for redness and for inflammation.

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I also picked up the glow recipe watermelon glow niacinamide hue drops.
Many skincare products include niacinamide because it helps improve skin texture and tone.
Dermatologists recommend using a moisturizer with niacinamide to support the skin's barrier function.

Synonyms

nicotinamide

vsniacinamide

Specialized

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A form of vitamin B3 the body uses to make energy and to help skin

focuses more on supporting metabolism and general health rather than only skin benefits

Surface Forms

niacinamide singular

niacinamides plural

Morphology

niacinamide = niacin (semi-transparent) = niacin + amide

The word is formed as the amide derivative of 'niacin'; the formation is clear but '-amide' is a technical chemical suffix not familiar to all learners.

Etymology

Niacinamide starts with niacin, a name made from 'nicotinic' (originally from nicotine, the chemical in tobacco), and ends with -amide, a chemical ending that shows it is a form of an 'acid'. So niacinamide is a stable, skin-friendly form of vitamin B3 used in medicine, supplements, and skincare.