
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Wash, 2 main ingredients highlighted
FEATURES
Gently cleanses and removes impurities, soothes sensitive skin with anti-inflammatory properties, helps reduce acne by fighting excess sebum, reduces blemishes and dark spots via Niacinamide, ethically sourced and cruelty-free
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
free from harsh chemicals and allergens
Who Is It For?
Women And Men All Skin Types Including Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Cleansing Impurities Soothing Sensitive Skin Reducing Acne Reducing Blemishes And Dark SpotsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Botanic Hearth Says
Product Description:
Botanic Hearth Oat + Niacinamide Face Wash
Gently Cleanses & Removes Impurities: Botanic Hearth Oat & Niacinamide Face Wash for women and men deeply cleanses all impurities, and helps achieve smooth & supple skin
Soothes Sensitive Skin: The Oats Face Wash comes with anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe skin, making it suitable for all skin types and ideal for sensitive skin
Helps Reduce Acne: The Face Wash for men and women helps fight excess sebum that in turn helps reduce acne, making it a preferable choice for those looking for a face wash for acne prone skin
Reduces Blemishes & Dark Spots: Niacinamide is known to produce ceramides that help minimise blemishes and dark spots, making it an ideal choice to calm skin or use it as a face wash for dry skin
Ethically Sourced & Cruelty-Free: Botanic Hearth products are ethically sourced, cruelty-free, free from harsh chemicals and allergens
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Key Ingredients
oat,niacinamide
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