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Introducing Niacinamide
Elevate your skin's tone, texture, and luminosity with the potent effects of Niacinamide. Let’s dive into the scientific foundation of this powerful skincare ingredient.
Niacinamide, or nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3, an essential nutrient found in a range of organic foods. Inadequate consumption of this essential vitamin can lead to complications concerning both skin health and general well-being. Given its notable influence on overall health, integrating topical vitamin B3 offers an array of benefits for the skin (1). It's these very benefits that place Niacinamide at the forefront as the primary ingredient in a number of Ilumaé products.
Niacinamide enhances skin health through a range of mechanisms. It increases ceramide production, accelerates skin turnover, and strengthens the barrier function, promoting radiance and resilience against environmental factors (2,3). This effect is further amplified by its robust antioxidant properties (4).
Studies emphasise the role Niacinamide plays in reducing the movement of pigment-containing particles, known as melanosomes, which in turn lessens the visibility of dark spots and hyperpigmentation (5). Additionally, Vitamin B3 is integral to bolstering collagen production and reinforcing other structural proteins within the skin. It stimulates radiance and hydration, thereby reducing the prominence of fine lines and wrinkles (1).
Niacinamide offers numerous advantages when integrated into cosmetic products. It reduces imperfections, brightens skin, balances tone, and lessens dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It also strengthens the skin's barrier against irritants while providing hydration for a vibrant complexion.
A split-face, randomised controlled trial investigated the impact of Niacinamide on a broad range of skin parameters and showed that Niacinamide not only reduced hyperpigmentation but also improved the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture, skin yellowing, and blotchiness (6).
Niacinamide is suitable for all skin types and safe for daily use. It's perfect for acne-prone, dry, or sensitive skin. It's also great for addressing signs of ageing or hyperpigmentation thanks to its brightening, strengthening, and anti-aging properties.
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1. Levin J, Momin SB. How much do we really know about our favorite cosmeceutical ingredients? J Clin AestheticDermatol. 2010;3(2):22-41.
2. Tanno O, Ota Y, Kitamura N, Katsube T, Inoue S. Nicotinamide increases biosynthesis of ceramides as well as other stratum corneum lipids to improve the epidermal permeability barrier. Br J Dermatol. 2000;143(3):524-531.
3. Gehring W. Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2004;3(2):88-93.
4. Shindo Y, Witt E, Han D, Epstein W, Packer L. Enzymic and Non-Enzymic Antioxidants in Epidermis and Dermis of Human Skin. J Invest Dermatol. 1994;102(1):122-124.
5. Hakozaki T, Minwalla L, Zhuang J, et al. The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer. Br J Dermatol. 2002;147(1):20-31.
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