Which B vitamin is an active ingredient in 3 allmedic products?
Niacinamide is commonly known as vitamin B3 or niacin and is sometimes called nicotinamide. Chemically speaking, it is the amide of nicotinic acid (niacin). B3 is one of 8 B group vitamins and it has a second form, besides niacinamide, called inositol hexanicotinate which has different effects from niacin.
We all know foods high in niacin are good for you and the best sources are high-protein foods like meat, eggs and peanuts. Other good sources of vitamin B3 are mushrooms and green vegetables. But why is niacinamide an effective ingredient in skincare products?
An article published in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology says niacinamide is promising as a safe, inexpensive and already widely available agent for skin cancer chemoprevention. It has been proven to significantly increase the proportion of cells undergoing DNA repair and the intensity of DNA repair.
Research shows topical application of niacinamide can help preserve levels of 2 important enzymes, NADH and NADPH, which help produce cell energy and lipids responsible for cell growth. When both enzymes are in full supply, your skin creates an effective barrier to external factors that influence the aging process. As we age, our levels of both NADH and NADPH decline and vitamin B3 has been found to reduce the rate of decline. It also encourages the production of natural emollients that can help the skin remain hydrated.
Niacinamide is effective in 3 allmedic products because:
1. It has demonstrated anti-inflammatory actions that may benefit patients with inflammatory skin conditions like acne. That’s why it’s one of the main active ingredients in our allclear lotion.
2. It prevents immunosuppression caused by UVA and UVB radiation which is why it is one of the key ingredients in our sunscreen.
3. It inhibits the creation of a chain growth of free radicals and that is why it is featured in our night repair serum.
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