Niacinamide: Natural active ingredient for better skin

Niacinamide is an effective and skin-friendly active ingredient in cosmetics that helps reduce wrinkles, pimples, and pigment spots. It is a water-soluble, biologically active form of vitamin B3 - an essential cellular nutrient found in cells. This vitamin is only produced in very small amounts by the body itself and cannot be stored. It is mainly absorbed through foods such as from nuts, green vegetables, dried apricots, yeast, black tea, coffee, whole grain cereals, eggs, fish or meat.

One of the best-researched ingredients in natural cosmetics, niacinamide has a high effectiveness and at the same time has good tolerability as proven by numerous independent clinical studies. It has powerful antioxidant properties to prevent cell-damaging free radicals and also increases the formation of collagen fibres in the connective tissue. 

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Almost every skin type can benefit from niacinamide.

Oily or combination skin can suffer from redness, pimples and enlarged pores. When used on this skin type, niacinamide has the ability to minimise enlarged pores, allowing skin to appear even. This beauty ingredient will aid in balancing the skin's sebum production and reduce redness.

Apart from this, niacinamide can stimulate the formation of the skin's own lipids (ceramides), which form the protective layer of the skin. It strengthens the skin barrier and improves the skin's ability to store moisture. The result: the complexion will appear less sallow or tired; the feeling of tightness will decrease, and the skin eventually becomes more supple, radiant and smooth.
 
In mature skin, niacinamide delays skin ageing by stimulating the production of collagen fibres in the connective tissue. As a result, wrinkles are smoothed out and the skin retains its elasticity. The first signs of skin ageing such as fine lines around the eyes or on the forehead can also be successfully combated.

In the fight against hyperpigmentation such as age spots or acne marks, niacinamide inhibits melanin synthesis and ensures a more even skin tone. Studies show a significantly improved skin structure, less skin redness and pigment disorders. At the same time, niacinamide protects against new cell damage caused by free radicals and thus counteracts skin ageing.

Combine niacinamide with other active ingredients:
Niacinamide & hyaluronic acid:  Hyaluronic acid as an endogenous component binds large amounts of moisture. It pads the skin from the inside, tightens and keeps the skin elastic. While niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, hyaluronic acid is the ideal supplement for firmer, smoother skin and an even complexion.

Niacinamide & Vitamin C: Vitamin C, like niacinamide, has antioxidant properties. Both active ingredients stimulate the formation of collagen fibers in the connective tissue, they promote the healing process in the event of inflammation, they lighten pigment spots and delay skin aging. Therefore, it makes a lot of sense when you combine niacinamide and vitamin C in your skin care routine.

Niacinamide & Bakuchiol: Bakuchiol and niacinamide are also a powerful duo for a healthy skin structure. Like niacinamide, bakuchiol stimulates the body's own production of collagen, which improves the skin's resilience and elasticity. Bakuchiol also has the property of promoting the skin's regeneration process and reducing pigment spots and pimple marks.

Skin care products with niacinamide during pregnancy and breastfeeding are considered safe. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to discuss your skin care with a doctor. Due to the hormonal changes during pregnancy, the skin can in rare cases suddenly become drier or even more prone to impurities. In any case, with niacinamide you have a versatile active ingredient at your disposal, which is also suitable for different skin conditions during pregnancy.

In order to achieve the best possible effectiveness and visible success, it is important to use niacinamide regularly over a longer period of time. For example the Niacinamide Complex Serum from MYRTO-NATURALCOSMETICS can be applied one to two times a day if possible.

Depending on the individual skin condition, it is best to slowly approach your optimal use concentration. A concentration of around 4% is recommended for sensitive skin and those trying the product for the first time. The Anti-Pollution Serum M for sensitive combination skin and the Brightening Vitamin Serum from MYRTO-NATURALCOSMETICS contain this much concentration.

The  concentration can be increased over time. Mature skin in particular usually benefits from higher dosages of over 10%, found in Niacinamide Complex Serum with 12% vitamin B3.  Niacinamide Booster can be directly used with other face creams.