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Antiaging Vitamin Niacinamide - Eliminate Acne, Age Spots, Rosacea and Wrinkles!



The antiaging vitamin Niacinamide is a derivative of the vitamin Niacin from the vitamin B complex group. Researchers are now studying its ability to turn back the clock!

Niacinamide creams are quickly becoming the newest breakthrough in skin care to treat a wide variety of skin conditions.

They can also be safely used on all skin types including those with sensitive skin.

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Skin conditions like acne, pimples, Rosacea, dry patches, fine lines and wrinkles, sallow skin, red blotches and other mild to moderate skin conditions can affect self image and even be embarrassing for all age groups.

There are many creams, lotions, and serums on the market that promise to eliminate your skin problems. Some deliver in their promises, and some not. The effectiveness of these various products differs from person to person. What works great for you, might not work as well for someone else. Traditionally teenage, young adult, adult and mature skin types have had different needs that result in the use of various skin products or combination's of products.

The track record of topical vitamins in skin rejuvenation has had a mixed reception. Some people swear by products like Cellex C and retinol creams, which are a derivative of Vitamin A). Antiaging vitamin A and C do provide some benefits if properly stabilized and applied in sufficient concentrations. It appears that another vitamin, Niacinamide, should be added to this select group.

The Benefits of Antiaging Vitamin Niacinamide



A recent study at the New York University College of Medicine, found topical Niacinamide to be just as effective at treating acne as the leading prescription topical medication Clindamycin. The study revealed that topical Niacinamide is effective at clearing acne on 8 out of every 10 people. Numerous other studies have proven Niacinamide creams’ ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate and lighten skin, reduce sallowness, age spots, and blotchy skin, and help rosacea.

One dermatologist cream of interest is Acnessential, which contains Niacinamide. It proved to be soothing to the skin and does not cause inflammation or irritation. Niacinamide is not only good for blemishes and fine lines and wrinkles, but also is a wonderful solution for lightening skin. Age spots and sun damaged skin can benefit from Niacinamide.

Niacinamide creams are a natural alternative to the manmade chemicals traditionally used in facial skin care products. It’s a much healthier choice. You can feel safe using products with Niacinamide to alleviate acne and reverse aging. Benefits also include restoring and increasing skin's elasticity and hydration from aging and sun damage.

Niacinamide is responsible for over 50 metabolic reactions in your body, most of which are enzymatic. Its bioactive forms (NAD+, NADH, NADP, and NADPH) play important roles as catalysts in the production of energy in your cells, the breakdown of proteins and fatty acids, the synthesis of fatty acids, and the formation of steroid hormones and red blood cells.

As with most things, the levels of NADH and NADPH decrease with age, and the antiaging vitamin Niacinamide may reverse the decline. Niacinamide also contains some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. So far as research tell us, Niacinamide is stable, safe and well tolerated in all forms, and even in relatively high topical concentrations. All of the above suggests that it may be useful in skin rejuvenation and some skin conditions. However, if theory always translated into practice, we would already be running our cars on water instead of gasoline. Fortunately, some research supporting practical uses of topical Niacinamide is already available.

Treats Acne

In a randomized controlled study, a 4% niacinamide gel was compared to 1% clindamycin gel (a topical antibiotic) in 76 patients with moderate acne. After 8 weeks, 82% of patients treated with Niacinamide and 68% of those treated with clindamycin were considered improved. There were no side effects in either group. The research suggests that the anti-inflammatory activity of antiaging vitamin Niacinamide contributed to its effect on acne. Both were highly effective in the treatment of acne but Niacinamide worked better!

The main downside of antibiotics (1% clindamycin) is the emergence of resistance to the antibiotic itself and resistance to mutated microorganisms. If further research confirms that Niacinamide is as effective as topical antibiotics, it may become a treatment of choice for many acne sufferers because it does not compel microbial resistance.

Helps Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition with symptoms of excessive skin redness, irritability, sensitivity and inflammation. In one study, niacinamide improved the skin barrier function in rosacea patients, leading to diminished reaction to irritants, such as detergents.

In another study, treatment with 1-methylnicotinamide (metabolite of Niacinamide with known anti-inflammatory effects) resulted in improvement in 26 out of 34 treated subjects. Further studies are needed to confirm it’s effectiveness.

Responsible for Skin Rejuvenation

Unfortunately, the research for Niacinamide's potential for anti aging skin rejuvenation is in it’s early stages. However, the few existing studies produced promising results. One study showed Niacinamide to increase the skin's production of Ceramides (natural emollients and skin protectants), which improved skin hydration. Another study demonstrated the effects of Niacinamide on some of the skin damage as a result of UV light exposure.

Of particular interest, was a well designed (double-blind, placebo-controlled, split-face, left-right randomized) 12-week study in 50 women. A 5% topical Niacinamide was used for various signs of skin aging. The results were an improvement in fine lines/wrinkles, age spots, skin texture and red blotchiness. (While well designed, the study was sponsored by Proctor and Gamble, so a potential for bias cannot be ruled out.)

Antiaging Vitamin Supplement

Niacinamide has a substantial promise as a versatile antiaging vitamin and skin care product. The evidence of it’s benefits seem to be accumulating but more research is needed for definitive conclusions. However, considering its well-researched biochemistry, stability and good safety profile, topical Niacinamide may be worth a try even before more studies have been completed.

A better alternative may be to take Niacinamide antiaging vitamin supplement. Its very inexpensive to buy the supplement and products that contain Niacinamide may not be available where you live or too costly for your pocketbook. The stability, solubility, and safety of Niacinamide make it a good candidate for anti aging skin care!

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