Everything About Niacinamide Benefits

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Everyone wants younger, softer, and more supple skin. Thankfully, niacinamide can help.
Beginning in the mid-2000’s, Niacinamide, a derivative of vitamin B3, became known for its ability to reduce the appearance of sagging skin.

How? Let’s take a look…

Benefits of Niacinamide for Skin

1. Ceramides Production
Niacinamide boosts the skin’s production of ceramides. Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids that keep the skin hydrated. Ceramides also happen to be what keeps skin firm and taut. Boosting their presence in the skin means an improvement in elasticity, leading to less wrinkle formation.

2. Promotes Younger-Looking Skin
Niacinamide is known for helping skin look smoother and more supple, with a softer look to fine lines.

3. Reduces Puffiness and Dark Circles
The antioxidant activity of niacinamide reduces the damage caused by free radicals, which play a major role in cosmetic eye problems such as puffiness and dark circles.

4. Helps Skin Look Even and Bright
Sun exposure is one of the main factors contributing to premature aging. Alongside your daily sunscreen, niacinamide can help skin look more even and refreshed after sunny days.

5. Promotes Collagen Production for Firmer Skin
Niacinamide is known for its ability to more effectively penetrate the skin, which enables it, and products containing it, to reach deeper layers where collagen production takes place. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that supports the look of firm, healthy skin.

6. Reduces Signs of Aging
With regular use, niacinamide is known for a more even-looking tone and a softer look to fine lines and dark spots. In a 12-week double-blind study of 50 women, 5% niacinamide applied twice daily reduced the look of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, redness and sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared with a plain cream. It can even help fade dark spots and other discoloration from the skin.

7. Reduces Skin Inflammation
Niacinamide is a gentle, well-loved ingredient that helps skin look calmer and less red.

8. Reduces Skin Dryness and Increases Moisture Retention
When topically applied, niacinamide can help increase hydration for extremely dry skin. It also helps prevent moisture loss because it acts as an antioxidant, which prevents cell damage caused by free radicals.

9. Decreases Oil Production
Niacinamide is a favorite for skin that tends to feel oily or shiny. Studies show that niacinamide may help regulate sebum (oil) production by suppressing lipid (fat) synthesis. It also promotes cell turnover, which helps eliminate dead skin cells build-up that can clog pores.

10. Increased Hydration and Skin Elasticity for Firmer Skin
Vitamin B3 promotes the synthesis of elastin, a protein that helps maintain skin elasticity. It also helps with the regeneration of new cells in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin). This results in an overall reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improved skin tone.

11. Increases Skin Trans-Epidermal Water Loss Resistance
For skin to maintain moisture, it must contain a good amount of water. Niacinamide helps protect skin from dehydration by increasing its resistance to water loss. It also enhances the moisture binding ability within the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of skin).

 In conclusion, Niacinamide is an all-natural ingredient that can help your skin to be better, softer, and more supple. While it may not have the same effect on everyone, there are plenty of benefits waiting for those willing to give this natural solution a try. We love it in our Niacinamide Serum, and in our Revitalizing Eye Gel for a brighter-looking under-eye.