What it is
Niacinamide ascorbate is a complex that combines two well-known vitamin actives, niacinamide and ascorbic acid, in a single salt form. In cosmetic formulations it is used to condition the skin and provide antioxidant support. Pairing the two vitamins is intended to deliver the benefits associated with each in one ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Both component vitamins, niacinamide and ascorbic acid, are widely used in cosmetics and generally well tolerated. As with vitamin C derivatives, formulation pH and stability influence performance, and ascorbic acid in solution can be acidic, which may cause mild transient stinging on sensitive or compromised skin.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic. It is produced by combining niacinamide (vitamin B3) with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), both of which are manufactured at cosmetic grade.
Questions everyone asks
What is niacinamide ascorbate?
It is a salt that pairs niacinamide (vitamin B3) with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), used as a skin-conditioning antioxidant ingredient in skincare.
Why combine vitamin B3 and vitamin C?
The combination delivers the conditioning and antioxidant benefits associated with both vitamins in a single ingredient form.