NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3): THE POWER VITAMIN FOR YOUR SKIN

When it comes to vitamins for the skin, vitamin A and vitamin C are among the must-haves of a well-thought-out skincare routine. But the selection is not complete without niacinamide. Also known as a form of vitamin B3, it is a true all-rounder and protects your skin from harmful environmental influences, prevents the first signs of skin aging and ensures a healthy complexion. Below you will find out exactly how niacinamide affects your skin, how you can best use it and why you should consciously integrate this valuable vitamin into your skincare routine.

THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3): THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTS IN BRIEF

• What is Niacinamide?
  Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin that helps your skin recover and regenerate from past damage. It restores radiance to dull skin and strengthens the skin's natural barrier.
• Is niacinamide the same as vitamin B3?
  Niacinamide is a vitamin B3 derivative. This means it is a form of vitamin B3 with a different chemical structural formula.
• Why is niacinamide good for the skin?
  Vitamin B3 has a rejuvenating effect on your skin and ensures an even and healthy complexion. It also stimulates cell renewal, strengthens your skin and protects it from harmful environmental influences.
• Can niacinamide be used on all skin types?
  Vitamin B3 is known for its good tolerability and is therefore compatible with all skin types. You can safely integrate care products that contain niacinamide, such as our SERUM , into your daily skin care routine.
• What is a “niacinamide flush”?
  A niacinamide flush is a skin reaction and can occur in individual cases when the skin reacts to niacinamide. In combination with acids, niacinamide converts to niacin and expands the blood vessels. The niacinamide flush can be recognized by reddening of the skin, itching of the skin or an unpleasant feeling of warmth. However, it is not dangerous and will go away on its own. However, this only occurs with very highly concentrated products. With DOCTOR MI! medical skincare, such a reaction is very unlikely.

WHAT IS NIACINAMIDE?

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that is water-soluble. This means that we cannot store niacinamide in the body. To meet our daily vitamin B3 requirements, we can consume the active ingredient through food and apply it in the form of skin care products such as our serum or Day and NIGHT. Niacinamide is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and skin-lightening properties, which is why it is now a core ingredient in numerous cosmetic lines. It nourishes and soothes the skin from within and promotes its moisture retention.

GAMECHANGER NIACINAMIDE: WHY VITAMIN B3 IS SO ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR SKIN

Niacinamide has a reputation for being an absolute game changer when it comes to skin care. And rightly so: The active ingredient protects your skin from water loss. Thanks to niacinamide, your skin's surface can bind and store water better. This has a particularly positive effect on your skin's protective function: The power vitamin can restore a damaged skin barrier and at the same time effectively improve a whole range of other skin problems.

• 1. Soothes the skin
  Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide can reduce skin redness. The active ingredient is an excellent remedy for treating rosacea . The soothing effect of niacinamide can also provide effective relief for other skin conditions, such as acne .

• 2. Strengthens the protective function of your skin
  The powerful ingredient supports your body in the formation of lipids and ceramides, which are essential for the protective function of your skin. Studies have already shown that niacinamide has a regenerating effect on a damaged skin barrier. With an intact skin barrier, your skin loses less moisture and is more resistant to external influences.

• 3. Anti-aging effect
  Niacinamide has antioxidant properties and optimally protects your skin from free radicals. The active ingredient stimulates your body's own collagen and elastin production and effectively prevents the signs of premature skin aging. Regular or daily use helps even mature skin to achieve a visibly firmer and smoother complexion.

• 4. Clears impurities
  Niacinamide regulates sebum production and is also particularly effective against skin impurities. The antibacterial effect of niacinamide helps you to mattify and reduce visible impurities, especially in the T-zone. With regular use, it protects and strengthens your skin's surface, prevents pores from becoming further clogged and even refines them. As a result, your skin looks healthier and more even.

• 5. Reduces pigment spots
  With niacinamide you can successfully counteract skin discoloration. It inhibits the synthesis of melanin and can even make dark pigment spots disappear completely. If you have sensitive skin, you should pay close attention to the correct dosage of niacinamide: too high a concentration of the active ingredient can quickly cause skin irritation and irritation on sensitive skin . A dosage between 2 and 5% is optimal.

NIACINAMIDE FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE: THESE EFFECTS YOU CAN ACHIEVE

Niacinamide protects your skin from free radicals and oxidative stress. The active ingredient also supports moisture retention and promotes the body's own protective function of the skin. This will bring you a big step closer to your glow.

Particularly dry skin benefits from the fact that niacinamide increases your skin's ability to retain moisture. The result: your skin is less tight and has a natural glow.

Oily skin in particular often struggles with large pores. The solution: niacinamide. The active ingredient minimizes and refines pores and helps your skin regulate the production of sebum.

In contrast to other active ingredients, such as fruit acids, niacinamide is gentler on your skin. With its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide helps your skin to fight impurities effectively and particularly gently.

Mature skin benefits from niacinamide because it stimulates and supports the production of collagen. The active ingredient effectively prevents skin aging, promotes the elasticity of your skin and reduces wrinkles.

If your skin suffers from rosacea or redness, you can visibly improve the redness with the help of niacinamide. Niacinamide supports your skin's natural regeneration and reliably reduces irritation.

Niacinamide is not only particularly gentle on your skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect. In addition, the antioxidant properties protect your skin optimally against free radicals and prevent the risk of sensitive skin becoming additionally stressed.

Pigment disorders in the form of sun damage, age spots or acne scars can be significantly reduced by using niacinamide. The active ingredient inhibits the synthesis of melanin and is particularly effective in the treatment of pigment spots.

NIACINAMIDE FLUSH: SIGNS & TIPS

A niacinamide flush occurs when the skin converts niacinamide into what is known as nicotinic acid. This reaction occurs in connection with low, highly acidic pH values. A niacinamide flush is manifested by the following symptoms on the skin:

• redness
• itching
• feeling of heat

This often also causes an unpleasant tingling and burning sensation on the skin. But don't worry: a niacinamide flush is rarely triggered by a normal skin care routine. The pH values ​​of high-quality skin care products are stabilized in most cases, so a niacinamide flush can only be triggered if a highly concentrated serum is mixed directly with a very acidic product.

If you are concerned about accidentally triggering a niacinamide flush, you can take a short break between your care steps to allow the pH value of your skin to stabilize. Since all of the products in our DOCTOR MI! medical skincare are coordinated with each other, you can be sure that you will not trigger a niacinamide flush.

NIACINAMIDE CARE PRODUCTS: GENTLE & EFFECTIVE AT THE SAME TIME

Similar to vitamin A and vitamin C, you can find niacinamide in various care products. When making your selection, you should definitely pay attention to the concentration of niacinamide contained (ideally 2-5%). In addition, the effect of niacinamide can be enhanced by a smart combination of active ingredients, for example with retinol, and you can create powerful synergy effects that benefit your skin. Below you will find an overview of various care products from DOCTOR MI! medical skincare that contain niacinamide, as well as additional information for optimal use.

Serum with Niacinamide: SERUM

If you use niacinamide in the form of a serum, it can be absorbed into your skin more quickly due to its light texture. This can trigger very specific skin needs, whether you want to combat the first wrinkles or increase your skin's natural glow. If it is well tolerated, you can integrate a serum with a high dose of niacinamide into your skincare routine without hesitation. With SERUM from DOCTOR MI! medical skincare, we have created an effective care product that is particularly gentle on your skin and is ideal for daily use.

Day cream with niacinamide: DAY

If you decide on a day cream that is enriched with niacinamide, you should definitely pay attention to the product formulations in order to achieve the best possible care results. In our retinol day cream DAY you will find a unique formulation of high-quality and effective ingredients that strengthen and protect your skin throughout the day. DAY is an effective day cream that strengthens your skin's barrier function, supports cell protection and stabilizes the pH value.

Night cream with niacinamide: NIGHT

The highly effective night care NIGHT with TECMi!® retinol and niacinamide supports the regeneration of your skin overnight. The soothing night care also contains ceramides, which support your skin's moisture retention and support the natural skin barrier. NIGHT rejuvenates your skin while you sleep and helps it to renew itself from within.

By the way: The DOCTOR MI! medical skincare products are particularly skin-friendly and the active ingredients can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin thanks to the innovative TECMi!® encapsulation technology. The active ingredients care for your skin optimally from the inside out and protect your skin barrier.

APPLICATION TIPS FOR NIACINAMIDE

How effectively niacinamide cares for your skin depends on the dosage and the specific formulation of your care products. To achieve visible care results, you should use care products containing niacinamide regularly. Since it is generally very skin-friendly, most care products contain a niacinamide concentration of 2-5%. In the DOCTOR MI! medical skincare products you will find niacinamide in a high-dose form, which is particularly gentle on your skin thanks to the TECMi!® deep technology.

NIACINAMIDE: DISCOVER YOUR PERFECT CARE WITH DOCTOR MI! medical skincare

The SERUM, DAY and NIGHT products from DOCTOR MI! medical skincare are enriched with high-quality niacinamide of the highest quality and its effect is enhanced in the DOCTOR MI! medical skincare products by other ingredients proven by studies such as retinol , oligo-hyaluronic acid or AHA fruit acids . Thanks to their balanced recipe and careful product formulation, the DOCTOR MI! medical skincare products not only help you to achieve beautiful skin, but also deeply cared for skin that builds itself up from deep within. Discover our deeply effective care and ensure an even complexion with more strength!

Dr. Miriam Rehbein

Dr. Miriam Rehbein is a qualified dermatologist and the founder and product developer of DOCTOR MI! medical skincare. As a recognized expert in skin care, she not only passes on her specialist knowledge to colleagues at conferences and in training courses, but also treats patients in her Munich practice. With DOCTOR MI! medical skincare, Dr. Miriam Rehbein has created a care line based on her many years of experience in dealing with patients that has one particular goal: to help the skin to help itself.

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