CellWell record HH-14714
Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin.
Gehring W
Journal of cosmetic dermatology ยท 2004
In plain language
Niacinamide, interconvertible with niacin as vitamin B3, forms coenzymes NAD and NADP for hydrogen transfer, and its topical application strengthens the epidermal skin barrier by reducing water loss and boosting keratin synthesis.
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