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

When it comes to vitamins for the skin, especially Vitamin A and Vitamin C are must-haves in a well-thought-out care routine. But the selection is not complete without Niacinamide. Also known as a form of Vitamin B3, it is a true all-rounder that protects your skin from harmful environmental influences, prevents the first signs of skin aging, and ensures a healthy complexion. How exactly Niacinamide works on your skin, how to best apply it, and why you should consciously integrate this valuable vitamin into your care routine, you will learn in the following.

THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3): THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS 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 natural skin 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 every skin type?
  Vitamin B3 is known for its good tolerability and is therefore compatible with every skin type. Skincare products containing niacinamide, like our SERUM, can be safely integrated into your daily skincare routine.
• What is a "Niacinamide Flush"?
  A niacinamide flush is a skin reaction that can occur in individual cases when the skin reacts to niacinamide. In combination with acids, niacinamide converts to niacin and dilates the blood vessels. The niacinamide flush can be recognized by skin redness, itching, or an unpleasant warm sensation. However, it is not dangerous and subsides on its own. 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: we cannot store niacinamide in the body. To meet the daily requirement of vitamin B3, we can take the active ingredient through food and apply it in the form of skincare products such as our serum or Day and NIGHT. Niacinamide is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-brightening properties, which is why it has now become a core component of numerous cosmetic lines. It nourishes and soothes the skin from within and promotes its moisture retention.

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

Niacinamide has the reputation of being an absolute gamechanger in skincare. And rightly so: because the active ingredient protects your skin from water loss. Thanks to niacinamide, your skin surface can bind and retain 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 the treatment of rosacea. It can also effectively alleviate other skin conditions, such as acne, thanks to the soothing effect of niacinamide.

• 2. Strengthens the protective function of your skin
  The powerful active 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 even daily use helps even mature skin achieve a visibly firmer and smoother complexion.

• 4. Clears impurities
  Niacinamide regulates sebum production and is also particularly effective for blemished skin. The antibacterial effect of niacinamide helps you to mattify and reduce visible blemishes, especially in the T-zone. With regular use, it protects and strengthens your skin surface, prevents further clogging of pores, and even refines them. As a result, your complexion appears healthier and more even.

• 5. Reduces pigmentation spots
  With niacinamide, you can successfully counteract skin discoloration. It inhibits the synthesis of melanin and can even make dark pigment spots disappear completely. For sensitive skin, you should pay close attention to the correct dosage of niacinamide: a concentration that is too high can quickly cause skin irritations and inflammations 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. In addition, the active ingredient supports moisture retention and promotes the skin's natural protective function. This way, you get a big step closer to your glow.

Especially dry skin benefits from niacinamide increasing your skin's ability to retain moisture. The result: your skin feels less tight and gains a natural glow.

Especially oily skin often struggles with large pores. The solution: Niacinamide. The active ingredient minimizes and refines pores and helps your skin regulate the production of skin oil.

Unlike other active ingredients, such as fruit acids, niacinamide is gentler on your skin. With its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide helps your skin effectively and especially gently combat impurities.

Mature skin benefits from niacinamide as it stimulates and supports collagen production. 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 in its natural regeneration and reliably reduces irritation.

Niacinamide is not only particularly gentle on your skin but also has anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. Additionally, its antioxidant properties optimally protect your skin from free radicals and prevent the risk of sensitive skin being further stressed.

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

NIACINAMIDE FLUSH: SIGNS & TIPS

A niacinamide flush occurs when the skin converts niacinamide into so-called nicotinic acid. This reaction arises in connection with low, highly acidic pH values. A niacinamide flush manifests through the following symptoms on the skin:

• Redness
• itching
• Feeling hot

This often also causes an unpleasant tingling and burning sensation on the skin. But don't worry: a niacinamide flush is rarely triggered during a normal skincare routine. The pH values of high-quality skincare 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 have concerns about unintentionally triggering a niacinamide flush, you can also take a short break between your skincare steps to allow your skin's pH level to stabilize. Since all products in our DOCTOR MI! medical Skincare line are coordinated with each other, you can be confident 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 skincare products. When choosing, you should definitely pay attention to the concentration of Niacinamide contained (ideally 2–5%). Additionally, the effect of Niacinamide can be enhanced through a smart combination of active ingredients, for example with Retinol, creating powerful synergy effects that benefit your skin's appearance. Below you will find an overview of various skincare 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 absorb into your skin faster due to its light texture. This allows very specific skin needs to be triggered, whether you want to fight early wrinkles or enhance your skin's natural glow. If well tolerated, you can safely integrate a serum with a high concentration of niacinamide into your skincare routine. With SERUM from DOCTOR MI! medical skincare, we have created a powerful treatment that is especially gentle on your skin and is excellent for daily use.

Day cream with niacinamide: DAY

If you choose a day cream enriched with niacinamide, you should definitely pay attention to the product formulations 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 entire day. DAY is a powerful day care product that strengthens your skin's barrier function, supports cell protection, and stabilizes the pH value.

Night cream with niacinamide: NIGHT

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

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

APPLICATION TIPS FOR NIACINAMIDE

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

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

The products SERUM, DAY, and NIGHT from DOCTOR MI! medical skincare are enriched with high-quality niacinamide of the highest grade, and its effect is enhanced in the products of DOCTOR MI! medical skincare by other scientifically proven ingredients such as Retinol, Oligo-Hyaluron, or AHA fruit acids. Thanks to their balanced formulation and careful product development, the products from DOCTOR MI! medical skincare help you not only achieve beautiful skin but also deeply nourished skin that rebuilds itself from within. Discover our deeply effective care and ensure an even complexion with more resilience!

Dr. Miriam Rehbein

Dr. Miriam Rehbein is a licensed specialist in dermatology as well as the founder and product developer of DOCTOR MI! medical skincare. As a recognized expert in skincare, she not only shares her expertise with colleagues at conferences and training sessions but also treats patients in her Munich practice. With DOCTOR MI! medical skincare, Dr. Miriam Rehbein has created a skincare line based on her many years of experience working with patients, which pursues one main goal: to help the skin help itself.

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