Using Niacinamide at 6% Concentration and Potential Irritation (High Purity Grades)
Question
Regarding the use of Niacinamide at a 6% concentration, will this percentage cause skin irritation? Specifically, how does the potential for irritation compare between standard Niacinamide grades and high-purity grades like Safe-B3™ or Extreme-B3™ at this concentration?
Answer
Using Niacinamide at 6% Concentration
Regarding your question about using Niacinamide at a 6% concentration and potential irritation, based on the information for high-purity Niacinamide grades like Safe-B3™ and Extreme-B3™:
These specific types of Niacinamide are designed for use at higher concentrations than standard grades. While a general recommendation for Niacinamide might be around 5% to avoid flushing or redness, these high-purity versions can typically be used safely and effectively at concentrations up to 10% without causing significant irritation or flushing.
Therefore, using Niacinamide at a 6% concentration with these high-purity grades is within their recommended usage range (1-10%) and is unlikely to cause the irritation commonly associated with exceeding 5% when using lower-purity Niacinamide.
Niacinamide itself offers numerous benefits for the skin, including reducing wrinkles, improving redness and dark spots, boosting hydration by stimulating ceramide production, strengthening the skin barrier, and helping to control oiliness.
