niacinamide

American  

[nahy-uh-sin-uh-mahyd] / ˌnaɪ əˈsɪn əˌmaɪd /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. nicotinamide.

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Etymology

Origin of niacinamide

First recorded in 1950–55; niacin + amide

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Example Sentences

Ketaki Bhate, a consultant dermatologist, thinks you can save money when you're looking for single-ingredient products like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and squalane.

From BBC

And yet the phrase is correct in the sense that butt care, like facial skincare, is marketed to a largely female audience with promises of newness and rejuvenation and often trumpeting trending hero ingredients like glycolic acid and niacinamide.

From Salon

In a few years, the focus might shift to retinol, or niacinamide acid.

From Slate

If you apply topical retinoids, there’s an increased potential for irritation, so it’s important to also use a hydrating agent such as a moisturizer that contains ceramides, niacinamide or hyaluronic acid, Berson said.

From Washington Post

Products mentioned in Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's 2021 video on her skincare routine - a niacinamide serum, a watermelon-based moisturiser, caffeine skin drops - wouldn't have had an affordable equivalent in India five years ago.

From BBC