NICOTINOYL OCTAPEPTIDE-9 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
NICOTINOYL OCTAPEPTIDE-9
Safety grade: A
This is a lab-created ingredient that combines niacin (a form of Vitamin B3) with a chain of amino acids. It works to protect skin from environmental damage and UV rays while providing antioxidant benefits.
This ingredient is used in skincare products to protect skin from oxidative stress and UV damage, while strengthening the skin's natural defenses against environmental stressors.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Antioxidant ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- BHT — Grade C**
- ASCORBYL PALMITATE — Grade A
- HYDROXYACETOPHENONE — Grade A
- PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE — Grade A
- ASCORBIC ACID — Grade A
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A