The ingredient, explained

Niacin

A published expert safety assessment covers this exact ingredient.

AntistaticSmoothing

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid

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

Antistatic: Reduces the build-up of static electrical charge on surfaces.
Smoothing: Helps make the skin surface feel or appear less rough.

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

Safety assessment

Expert panel concluded niacin and niacinamide safe in the practices and concentrations of cosmetic use described.

What this does not tell us

Dated assessment with explicitly stated toxicologic read-across. Niacin is distinct from niacinamide; findings do not transfer niacinamide efficacy or authorize pharmacological oral doses.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 16596767 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of local candidates, exact-name indexed primary journal/PubMed safety and topical searches; not a systematic review.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.