niacinamide
WHERE DOES IT
COME FROM?
Niacinamide integrated in La Roche-Posay products is obtained by biosynthesis.
NIACINAMIDE PROMOTES THE PRESENCE OF ESSENTIAL CONSTITUENTS OF THE “CEMENT” FOUND IN-BETWEEN SKIN CELLS, ALSO CALLED CERAMIDES.
WHAT IS IT
USED FOR?
Niacinamide has numerous biological properties. In dermatology,
it is mainly used to strengthen skin barrier function and to act as a soothing agent.
In cosmetics, it is incorporated to soothing products, to strengthen skin barrier function and to relieve itching.
THE BENEFICE OF THE
NIACINAMIDE
Niacinamide is also called vitamin B3, vitamin PP, nicotinamide, or niacin.
Biosynthesis is a multi-step process where simple molecules are converted into more complex products within living organisms.
Niacinamide is one of the key ingredients of the LIPIKAR and TOLERIANE sensitive product ranges. It also appears in EFFACLAR product composition.
Niacinamide is one of the key ingredients of the LIPIKAR and TOLERIANE sensitive product ranges. It also appears in EFFACLAR product composition.
WHY DO DERMS
RECOMMEND IT?
Common skin reactions are often accompanied by inflammation.
Niacinamide is often used in dermatology in addition to conventional treatments for its soothing effect.
It soothes and relieves discomfort, in particular in case of itching.
WHY AND HOW DO
WE USE IT AT LA ROCHE-POSAY?
Niacinamide is an active ingredient of interest thanks to its ability to:
- Soothe the skin
- Strengthen skin barrier function
- Act as an anti-irritant agent
- Provide a purifying effect
- Sensitive skin
- Atopic-prone skin
- Acne-prone skin