ThriveCo
Thriveco 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc Pca Serum, 30 ml
Thriveco 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc Pca Serum, 30 ml
ThriveCo
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WHAT IS IT?
Serum
FEATURES
Combats acne and blemishes, Works on acne scars and stubborn blemishes, Controls sebum secretion, Lightweight nonsticky formula, Instantly absorbs, Prevents excess melanin production, Suitable for oily, acne-prone and combination skin types
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oily
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What Does It Help With?
Acne Blemishes Acne Scars Pigmentation Excess SebumBudget
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What ThriveCo Says
Product Description:
ThriveCo 10 Niacinamide 1 Zinc PCA Serum is an ideal serum for combating acne and blemishes together. Niacinamide works on acne scars and stubborn blemishes while Zinc PCA acts on controlling sebum secretion to target acne. A lightweight nonsticky serum formula that instantly absorbs into the skin that prevents excess melanin production due to skin damage at the site of acne breakouts revealing evenlooking and bright skin. This serum is made for oily acneprone and combination skin types. Allinone serum that is 100 effective to act on pigmentation and acnecausing sebum and bacteria.
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Key Ingredients
Niacinamide, Zinc PCA
Ingredients Details
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Zinc Pca
Common Name(s): Zinc salt of pca,zinc pyrrolidone carboxylate
CAS Number: 15454-75-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Simultaneously regulates sebum and hydrates via nmf-pca component for oily-dehydrated combination skin.
Why It's Used: Unique dual-function ingredient addressing the paradox of oily-yet-dehydrated skin with sebum control (zinc) + nmf hydration (pca) from one molecule.
How It Works: Zinc ion component inhibits 5-alpha-reductase and p. acnes. pca component provides nmf-type humectant hydration. combined in the zinc-pca salt for simultaneous delivery of both activities.
Typically Found In: Combination skin products,anti-acne moisturizers,oily skin hydration
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ zinc nmf complex
Secondary Functions: Sebum control,nmf hydration,anti-acne
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ mineral/inorganic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Mineral/inorganic compound. cosmetic or pharmaceutical grade.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating at recommended concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes at recommended concentrations
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile at cosmetic concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,salicylic acid,other actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The combination of sebum regulation and nmf hydration in zinc pca addresses the clinically common oily-dehydrated skin phenotype, where excess sebum is accompanied by inadequate water binding in the stratum corneum โ a condition poorly served by either humectants (worsen oiliness) or astringents alone.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,basf zinc pca technical data
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12