Can I use Angelica Acutiloba Root Water with Niacinamide?
Works well together
Angelica Acutiloba Root Water and Niacinamide are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
- ✓Aqueous hydrosol of Angelica acutiloba (Japanese angelica, Toki) root delivers water-soluble bioactives including ligustilide, ferulic acid, and chlorogenic acid with brightening and anti-inflammatory properties
- ✓Traditional East Asian herbal use of Toki for skin tone improvement and circulation support is reflected in its inclusion in premium Korean serums as a botanical brightening toner
- ✓Ferulic acid and chlorogenic acid fractions in the aqueous extract provide antioxidant and mild UV-protective activity
- ⚠Apiaceae family — potential for contact sensitization in sensitive individuals; distinct from Angelica sinensis (Chinese angelica) and Angelica dahurica (Bai Zhi) — different phytochemical profile and risk
NiacinamideActive
- ✓Reduces redness and blotchiness
- ✓Supports the skin barrier
- ✓Regulates oil
