Active ingredient niacinamide
FOR A BALANCED, EVEN COMPLEXION.
It is not for nothing that niacinamide is currently one of the most popular active ingredients on the cosmetics market. Niacinamide regulates sebum production, counteracts inflammation and reduces redness. The best thing about this active ingredient is that all skin types can benefit from it, especially oily, impure and combination skin. We explain exactly how much power is contained in niacinamide here in detail.
WHAT IS NIACINAMIDE?
Niacinamide is a substance found in all human cells and is therefore the active and water-soluble form of vitamin B3. Niacin, the collective term for nicotinic acid and nicotinamide, is produced by the human body in the liver from the essential amino acid tryptophan. As nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide NAD and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate NADP, it takes on the role of an antioxidant in a series of enzymatic reactions or, in reduced form, NADH and NADPH, as a redox coenzyme. As an energy building block, niacinamide regulates cell metabolism and cell renewal. Among other things, it is responsible for the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates and thus ensures the recovery of skin, muscles, nerves and DNA.
HOW DOES NIACINAMIDE WORK?
As a component of important coenzymes, niacin is responsible for reactions in all cells in the body. This includes energy metabolism as well as the synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates, amino acids and fatty acids. But important processes of cell division and signal transmission in the cells also depend on the valuable niacin.
HOW NIACINAMIDE HELPS YOUR SKIN
The positive effect of niacinamide on the skin's barrier function has been known for some time. And here's the good news: damaged skin can actually be regenerated. For example, dry skin is better moisturized because the synthesis of lipids and ceramides in the skin is stimulated. New studies show that a three-month treatment of the skin with 5% niacinamide cream significantly reduces hyperpigmentation, skin disorders, lentigines seniles, yellow discoloration and large pores. In addition, niacinamide is very well tolerated and provides a noticeable improvement in skin elasticity and counteracts finer wrinkles. Mature skin also benefits from vitamin B3 and its derivatives as they can stimulate collagen synthesis and reduce wrinkles. The increased synthesis of free fatty acids, cholesterol and ceramides reduces the skin's water loss and strengthens the skin barrier overall. In addition to the antioxidant effects, niacinamide also normalizes the body's own production of hyaluronic acid.
REFINES THE SKIN TEXTURE
Niacinamide improves skin elasticity, counteracts wrinkles and takes care of redness, pigment spots and blemishes.
REDUCES PORE SIZE
By increasing the production of lipids and ceramides in the skin, niacinamide supports the refinement of pores as well as the overall skin structure.
INHIBITS INFLAMMATION
Niacinamide together with Zinc PCA actively counteracts inflammation and supports the skin's self-healing process.
REGENERATES THE CELLS
By stimulating collagen synthesis, the body's own production of hyaluronic acid is also normalized and helps the skin to renew itself.
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CHF 51.90
including VAT, plus shipping
CHF 103.80 / 100ml
Our niacinamide serum with 10% niacinamide (vitamin B3) reduces redness, enlarged pores and evens out the complexion. This active ingredient is a real all-rounder for an even, radiant complexion. With its soothing and regenerating effect, it strengthens the skin's protective barrier and stimulates skin renewal through the formation of new collagen and the skin's own ceramides. It regulates sebum production, reduces redness and pigment spots and refines the pores.
Thanks to the antimicrobial effect of Zinc PCA (zinc salt), the healing process of impure skin is particularly supported and inflammation is alleviated. In addition, the skin's own amino acid L-arginine supports the wound healing process. Hyaluron and aloe vera also provide your skin with valuable moisture.
WHO IS NIACINAMIDE SUITABLE FOR?
Combinability & Interactions
Since niacinamide is one of our more active ingredients, you should always use products containing niacinamide separately from chemical peels such as AHA and BHA. Since an interaction can occur when both active ingredients react with each other, this combination also affects the effectiveness and tolerability of the products.
The reason is the different pH values of the active ingredients. Vitamin B3 has a much higher value of around 6.0, while glycolic acid and salicylic acid normally have a pH value between 3.0 and 4.0. This means that niacinamide raises the pH value of the hydroxy acids and they are no longer acidic when used together. This can lead to reddening and flushing of the skin. On the other hand, niacinamide is converted into nicotinic acid. Nicotinic acid can lead to dilation of the blood vessels and cause skin redness. Niacinamide should therefore not be combined with acids at all.
Specifically, this applies to the combination of our niacinamide serum (10% niacinamide) or zinc facial toner (4% niacinamide) with the following products: AHA peeling, BHA peeling, retinol serum, vitamin C ampoules. We recommend that you divide certain products between morning and evening or different days. For example: zinc facial toner in the morning, BHA peeling in the evening. Or Monday evening niacinamide serum, Tuesday evening AHA peeling. Basically, when using active ingredients, you should be careful not to overtax your skin. The phrase “more is better” should therefore be taken with a grain of salt.