The ingredient, explained

Methyl Nicotinate

Research examined METHYL NICOTINATE under the stated study conditions.

SoothingTonic

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, methyl ester

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Soothing: A technical role associated with relieving skin or scalp discomfort.
Tonic: Provides a pleasant sensation on skin or hair.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human topical research

Methyl nicotinate provoked skin inflammation and blood-flow responses measured by laser Doppler, enabling comparisons of anti-inflammatory drugs.

What this does not tell us

16 volunteers and experimental inflammatory provocation. This demonstrates an assay response, not a therapeutic or anti-aging benefit of methyl nicotinate.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 1742248 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Read exact local candidate abstracts first; select identity-relevant papers; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.