What you need to know about niacinamide.

Niacinamide is a broad-spectrum ingredient. It is suitable for both mature skin to combat signs of ageing (brown spots and wrinkles) and for young skin with blemishes.

• Niacinamide strengthens the hydrolipidic film and activates the skin's barrier function. This vitamin thus reduces transepidermal water loss. The stratum corneum maintains a good level of hydration, preventing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

• Its soothing properties help to reduce inflammation and thus decrease the redness associated with blemishes or various skin conditions such as eczema.

• Multiple studies have demonstrated its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and trans-epidermal proteins such as filaggrin. Thus, niacinamide helps to maintain firm and elastic skin for as long as possible.

• Niacinamide helps to reduce pigmentation spots that can appear due to various factors (age, sun, hormonal fluctuations...). Indeed, scientists have demonstrated the inhibition of melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes through a topical treatment with niacinamide.

• Niacinamide regulates the level of sebum on the skin's surface, thereby preventing the pore blockages that lead to the formation of blackheads and comedones.

• Studies have demonstrated the antioxidant power of this vitamin, which helps to combat the photoaging of the skin. As a reminder, UV radiation leads to the formation of reactive oxygen species responsible for creating free radicals that directly damage DNA, lipids, and proteins, and accelerate skin ageing.

Non-irritating, niacinamide is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. There are no contraindications to its use. Niacinamide is not a photosensitising substance, so a product containing it can be applied both in the evening and in the morning. This vitamin is also not particularly sensitive to light or oxidation.

We have developed several formulas containing this multifunctional active ingredient.

• The unifying serum Niacinamide 12% helps to reduce redness and blemishes while refining the skin's texture. This serum should be applied morning and evening to a face that has been previously cleaned and dried. An application period of 4 weeks is necessary to see its effects.

• The unifying toner contains 7% niacinamide and aids in evening out the skin tone and reducing redness and blemishes. Its pH, which is notably similar to that of the skin, helps to rebalance the skin's pH after the makeup removal/cleansing stages.

• The anti-dark circle treatment is also enriched with caffeine and cornflower hydrosol. It reduces the appearance of bags and dark circles over the long term. The six shades have been developed according to the Fitzpatrick phototype scale, a system created by an American dermatologist from Harvard. This scale allows individuals to be classified according to their skin's reaction to sun exposure. The more melanin the skin secretes, the darker it is and the better it is protected from the sun.

• Enriched with decongesting active ingredients (5% caffeine and 5% niacinamide), the eye serum helps to reduce the appearance of blue circles and bags under the eyes, for a brighter look.

• The unifying cleansing gel is concentrated with active ingredients to reduce redness associated with blemishes and even out the complexion while cleansing the skin of impurities. The gentle, plant-based surfactants that make up this product are non-drying and cleanse the skin without damaging its hydrolipidic film. The skin is left feeling soft, supple and comfortable.