Niacinamid - Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
Niacin, niacinamide and vitamin B3 are found in all cells of our organism. This essential vitamin can only be produced by the body itself in very small quantities. It is mainly ingested through food, including yeast, nuts, cashews, dried apricots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, wholemeal flour, eggs, fish or meat.
Niacinamide is a skin-friendly and highly effective ingredient that is also recommended for skin problems such as rosacea or acne. Here are the most important properties at a glance:
- Niacinamide stimulates the synthesis of lipids (ceramides, cholesterol), which form the protective layer of the skin. It strengthens the skin barrier and reduces TEWL (transepidermal water loss).
- Vitamin B3 is anti-inflammatory for acne and calming for rosacea. It helps to balance sebum production.
- Niacin helps shrink pores.
- It stimulates the build-up of collagen fibers.
- Thanks to its antioxidant properties, niacinamide protects against cell damage caused by free radicals, for example against sun damage caused by UV radiation. It thus counteracts skin aging.
- In the fight against pigment spots or acne males, niacinamide inhibits the synthesis of melanin. It reduces the transport of the melanin-containing pigment cells to the skin surface and thus ensures a more even skin tone.
- In hair care: strengthens the skin barrier of the scalp, stimulates the production of keratin, revitalizes the weakened hair fiber. Niacinamide stimulates the microcirculation of the scalp, improves the supply of hair root micronutrientsa and can thus promote hair growth.
This active agent has received the top rating "100% green ring" at Codecheck.info. Codecheck.info is a neutral platform for product evaluations based on Ökotest and current scientific studies. By entering the name from the List of Ingredients (INCI) - the evaluation of the ingredient can be retrieved.
