When women buy skin care products, they will always see nicotinamide on the ingredient list, and many brands use nicotinamide as gimmicks and main features. What is nicotinamide? Why can it be loved by consumers and scientific researchers?
Niacinamide is a derivative of vitamin B3. If we look at this ingredient from a chemical point of view, it is just a combination of two compounds, an amide and an niacin .
It is produced in the body by tryptophan (an alkaline amino acid ), and we humans produce a small amount of nicotinamide.
Niacinamide is still very important to our body. First of all, it is involved in the synthesis of carbohydrate , amino acid and fatty acids. It also has antibacterial properties, lowering cholesterol , regulating nervous system , and supporting the production of red blood cells .
Niacinamide is a water-soluble substance that is easily absorbed by the skin. It is resistant to acid, alkali, sunlight, high temperature and oxygen . What are the specific effects of
nicotinamide?
1, anti-aging effect
vitamin B3 derivatives have antioxidant properties and can protect the skin from free radical . This prevents premature skin aging.
This substance also stimulates the production of lipids in the body and the formation of its own collagen and elastin. The result is a elastic firmer, smoother complexion. Use it frequently and you can forget the fine lines.
2, strengthening skin protection and moisturizing
Research shows that this substance has a regenerative effect on damaged skin barriers. Vitamin B3 helps the body produce lipids that are essential for skin protection function and ceramide .
's complete protective barrier ensures that the skin loses less moisture and is more resistant to external effects. Therefore, products containing nicotinamide are also very suitable for dry skin .
3. Helps to reduce pores,
is often used, and the pores will become smaller. The skin is softer and more even.
4, soothe skin
vitamin B3 derivative supports the skin's own regeneration and ensures that the skin is less irritated.
5. Reduce impurities and make oily skin matte
Niacinamide can regulate sebum secretion and help to fade the T-zone. In addition, vitamins have antibacterial effects and can provide a smoother skin tone with fewer impurities in the long run.
6, fight skin discoloration
It is also known that vitamin B3 derivatives inhibit melanin synthesis, resulting in the disappearance of melanin spots and papules . Makes the complexion radiant again.
Please note that too high nicotinamide concentration will temporarily cause redness in the skin because vitamins will temporarily dilate blood vessels. Therefore, attention should be paid to the concentration. People who start using
should choose a concentration of 1-5%. They have rich experience in using nicotinamide. For more mature skin types, they can use nicotinamide content up to 10%.
Niacinamide is found in products for acne-prone skin (common and rosacea), oily skin, atopic skin, lightening and discoloration products and a variety of anti-aging preparations.
Niacinamide is a well-tolerated, safe and hypoallergenic ingredient. It won't irritate the skin when used as recommended.
When high concentrations of substances are used, temporary redness may be observed due to the already mentioned vasodilation effect.
