When you next purchase a cream or serum, pay attention to this anti-aging ingredient, it could well become essential to you.
We often repeat that the world of beauty is constantly evolving. Every year, new active ingredients are discovered to the delight of our little faces. Others are star ingredients in the world of cosmetics that we hear a lot about, but which deserve real attention. For example, if you are looking for a versatile ally to defy time, there is an essential compound that is increasingly unanimous among dermatologists and skincare experts.
Derived from vitamin B3, this anti-aging treasure has the ability to visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and even out skin tone. It acts on multiple fronts, making it one of the most effective active ingredients for regaining younger, more radiant skin. It’s simple, it does (almost) everything! It is found in serums and creams, and it can be applied in the morning or evening. A real gem! If we know it more as an active ingredient for acne-prone skin, it also works for mature skin. “By stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, and through its antioxidant action, niacinamide improves the firmness of the skin.“, explains Dr Chahinez Filali, general practitioner, in his book My Skincare Code. But that’s not all, this molecule plays a vital role in hydration: it helps retain moisture in the epidermis, while effectively reducing the latter’s water loss. “Niacinamide also helps your body produce lipids such as ceramides and fatty acids, essential to protect the skin against external aggressions (UV rays, pollution)“, continues the professional. The icing on the cake: it helps to reduce hyperpigmentation, and thus obtain a more uniform complexion.
Unlike other anti-wrinkle ingredients (hello retinol), niacinamide is rather gentle and does not carry a high risk of irritation. On one condition: do not exceed a concentration of 7% in the products. So turn to treatments containing between 2% and 5% for maximum effectiveness. “Its effects will generally be visible after two to four weeks of regular use, and continuous application is necessary to maintain them,” specifies Dr. Chahinez Filali. Finally, niacinamide can be combined with almost all other active ingredients without danger. The best ingredients, we tell you!
