Description
Niacinamide USP (Vitamin B3), also known as nicotinamide, is a water soluble form of vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 is essential for maintaining skin health. Niacinamide increases production of important skin structural components such as collagen, ceramide, and keratin. This helps increase moisture and strengthen skin. Niacinamide is known to decrease hyperpigmentation, effectively lightening and brightening skin, especially when used together with n-acetyl glucosamine, a hyaluronic acid precursor. It reduces wrinkles and again, this effect is better with n-acetyl glucosamine. Niacinamide also effectively helps reduce acne and heal wounds. It has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Overall, niacinamide is a compound with many different uses that can increase overall skin health.
Niacinamide stimulates ceramide and fatty acid production, major components of skin that provide barrier function. Topical niacinamide stabilizes skin barrier function and reduces moisture loss.
Topical niacinamide applied to aging skin improves skin surface structure and smoothes out wrinkles . It also reduces skin yellowing, red facial blotches, and pore size by reducing sebum [oil] excretion.
Niacinamide also helps reduce hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation involves age spots that are clusters of melanin. Researchers believe niacinamide reduces hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the transfer of cell compartments called melanosomes that store melanin. In clinical studies, topical 4% niacinamide inhibits pigmentation. A greater effect was seen when combined with 2% n-acetyl glucosamine, a hyaluronic acid precursor. Both have different mechanisms of reducing pigmentation, so, used together, they produce a better result.
Key Benefits & Cosmetic Properties of Niacinamide USP (Vitamin B3)
Fades Hyperpigmentation: Inhibits the transfer of melanosomes to effectively lighten dark spots, age spots, and uneven skin tones. (Results are further amplified when paired with N-Acetyl Glucosamine).
Strengthens Skin Barrier: Stimulates ceramide and fatty acid synthesis to lock in moisture and protect against environmental stressors.
Anti-Acne & Oil Control: Regulates sebum excretion to help clear blemishes, soothe active breakouts, and visibly refine enlarged pores.
Anti-Aging & Wrinkle Reduction: Stimulates collagen production to improve elasticity, smooth surface texture, and soften fine lines.
Calming & Restorative: Features robust anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that soothe red facial blotches and accelerate wound healing.
INCI Name: Niacinamide
CAS NUM: 98-92-0
Specification: USA
Packaging: Our powders are packed in water proof zip lock pouches avoid spillage.
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