Hexyl nicotinate

Description

Hexyl Nicotinate is an active substance from the group of rubefacients that stimulates blood circulation. It is used for topical treatment of muscle, joint and ligament pain. Hexyl Nicotinate can be used in creams, baths and emulsions, in veterinary as well as in human medicines.

The Uses of Hexyl nicotinate

hexyl nicotinate penetrates rapidly and dilates blood vessels, thereby temporarily activating blood circulation. This increased blood flow results in an enhanced supply of oxygen, nutrients, and moisture to the skin cells, along with a faster elimination of wastes by means of the metabolic process.

The Uses of Hexyl nicotinate

Hexyl Nicotinoate is a nicotinic acid ester prodrug.

What are the applications of Application

Hexyl Nicotinate is used as a cosmetic ingredient in several applications such as Sun tanning lotion, creams, slimming gels, and creams. It is preferred over Niacin due to its better penetrating power.
1.Used in hair loss creams and lotions as vasodilator.
2.Ingradient of Transvasin heat rub cream. (Thornton & Ross)
3.Used in almost all slimming and tanning cosmetic formulations.

Benefits

1. Preferred over Niacin due to its better penetrating power.
2. Hexyl Nicotinate demonstrates better rubefacient properties which can produce pronounced thermo-slimming compositions.
3. Hexyl Nicotinate enhances blood circulation in the skin and enhances the skin's metabolism.