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Is Niacinamide Glycolate vegan?

Niacinamide Glycolate

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Niacinamide Glycolate is the glycolic acid salt of niacinamide (nicotinamide), formed by combining niacinamide with glycolic acid. Both components are produced synthetically or from plant/fermentation sources, and it is used as an active ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as 3-Pyridinecarboxamide Hydroxyacetate
INCI name Niacinamide Glycolate
CAS number 79-14-1
CosIng ID 57403
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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