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Is Niacinamide Thioctate vegetarian?

Niacinamide Thioctate

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Niacinamide Thioctate is a synthetic ester combining niacinamide (vitamin B3 amide) with thioctic acid (alpha-lipoic acid), used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as 3-Pyridinecarboxamide 1,2-Dithiolane-3-Pentanoate
INCI name Niacinamide Thioctate
CosIng ID 57409
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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