Taking into account that niacinamide is tolerable for all skin types, anyone can take advantage of its beneficial properties. The most interesting are the following:
Regeneration of the skin barrier
Niacinamide manages to improve and compact the outer skin layer, the skin’s first line of defense. Its action stimulates the production of new ceramides and lipids or proteins such as keratin, which are essential to guarantee barrier function and maintain hydration.
If this barrier is insurmountable, transepidermal water loss is reduced and hydration is maintained.
In this way, it manages to defend itself more effectively against contamination or other external aggressions and prevents particles from penetrating its deepest layers and triggering inflammatory processes.
Powerful anti-inflammatory
Niacinamide is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory active ingredients, making it a great ally for sensitive skin, as well as for problems with rosacea or a tendency to dermatitis. Niacinamide calms redness and prevents it, as it improves barrier function.
Reduce acne
Niacinamide achieves this effect thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Improves the texture and appearance of pores. It also soothes redness and diminishes residual acne marks when they become pigmented.
Protection against photoaging
Niacinamide strengthens skin repair processes and reduces cell damage caused by UVB rays in the epidermis and keratinocytes (cells responsible for forming the skin barrier). Likewise, it minimizes the damage produced by free radicals generated by solar action and pollution.
In addition, its action reinforces the energy needed by the enzymes responsible for repairing DNA cells that have been damaged.
Antioxidant power
It is very effective in fighting oxidative stress. Its action prevents the signs of premature aging, as it regenerates collagen and elastin, improving the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.
Depigment action
It contributes to unifying the skin tone thanks to its ability to reduce the transfer of the compartments where the pigment, melanin, is stored. This prevents them from accumulating in the keratinocytes (cells of the epidermis) and therefore prevents the appearance of skin blemishes.
Avoid the effect of sugars
Niacinamide is an ingredient with an anti-glycation function (the chemical reaction that occurs when glucose -sugar- circulating in the blood interacts with skin proteins), so it improves skin tone by preventing it from acquiring a yellowish color.
Light up your face
Niacinamide is your silver lining. This is due to the synergy of some of its benefits. Regulates melanin production, reduces yellowness, and repairs damage caused by UV rays. In addition, juicy and hydrated skin looks beautiful and radiant.
In what routines should it be included?
The answer is easy and resounding: ABSOLUTELY IN ALL, because it is an asset that improves the quality of our skin.
Useful for all skin types
- Skins with acne problems
- Sensitive skin or even with alterations such as dermatitis or rosacea
- Skin with spots or lack of luminosity
- Skin to prevent and treat aging such as the expression of wrinkles and loss of firmness and elasticity.