It is an antioxidant that we can get from the food we eat including beef, chicken, and potatoes. Ahead, we dive deeper into the topical skin benefits of vitamin B3:.
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What Is Vitamin B3?
Vitamin B3, commonly referred to as niacinamide, is made and used by your body to convert carbs, fats and proteins into energy, and known to help boost brain and digestive functions, improve arthritis, among other things; it’s one of the eight B-complex vitamins. The body can also produce niacin from the amino acid. So while you’re making your grocery list, be sure to include foods like mushrooms, cereals, eggs, meat, green veggies, nuts and beans to get your intake.
And keep in mind, while eating niacin-rich foods is important, topical application of lotions and products like Clinical Care Dark Spot Rescue Moisturizing Hand Cream, that contain Vitamin B3 have benefits, too. In its niacinamide form, the vitamin works to prevent water loss and retain skin’s moisture content. When it comes to aging skin, niacinamide improves the surface structure, helping smooth out skin’s texture and reduce the look of wrinkles.
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“It supports cell function; red blood cell production; healthy skin, hair, and nails; and more,” says board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman, M.D.
Niacinamide – Plus Some
We believe in combining the best ingredients together for a more effective, less time-consuming approach to skin care. In keeping with this belief, we have combined niacinamide with Vitamin C in my new Concentrated Illuminator serum.
When used together, these two ingredients become even more of a powerhouse, giving you a better chance at a radiant, smooth, even, younger-looking complexion. A product of two years of intensive research and development, the Illuminator offers a double-dose of antioxidant and anti-ageing protection. Complete with 10% B3 and 10% C (most products contain just 2-5% of niacinamide), it’s the fastest, most powerful way to get visible results.
Pro Tip: Next time a “skin expert” extolls the virtues of their latest and greatest serum or anti-ageing product, be sure to ask, “Does it contain B3?”.
What Is Vitamin B3?
The National Institutes of Health states that niacin helps turn the foods we eat into the energy we need and supports the proper development and function of our bodies’ cells. According to the Mayo Clinic, our bodies produce niacin naturally, but it can also be found in foods like milk, meat, and cereal grains.