Scientists have known about the skin benefits of ingesting Vitamin B3 for centuries, but Dr Spiller skincare experts have now uncovered an exciting new advancement in vitamin-enriched cosmetics: Niacinamide, the physiologically active form of Vitamin B3, has a potentially powerfully anti-ageing affect on the skin when applied topically.

“Incorporating Niacinamide in a topical serum is the most exciting anti-ageing discovery in some time,” says Dr Spiller skincare expert Sue Dann. “Until now, many active ingredients that have a visible effect on the appearance of skin, such as Retinoic acid, have operated on the principle of damaging the skin’s natural acid mantle in order to prompt it into ‘repair mode’, forcing it to increase collagen production. Niacinamide doesn’t work like that – it visibly improves the skin’s appearance at no expense to the natural protective barrier.”

In fact, clinical trial results have indicated that Niacinamide actually increases turnover of the stratum corneum layer and thus helps to make the skin more resistant to environmental damage. As well as improving skin barrier function, research has shown that topical treatments containing Niacinamide can visibly reduce hyperpigmentation, stimulate collagen synthesis, reduce sebum production, and decrease pore size.

“It’s a vitamin that is incredibly useful for all skin types as it not only fights ageing, but also other common skin concerns, such as breakouts and sun damage,” says Sue Dann. “Research shows that Niacinamide can penetrate the dermis layer of the skin stimulating the vasodilation of the blood vessels and increasing blood flow. The increased blood flow can help accelerate the removal of toxins trapped below the skin so Nicinamide is a potentially powerful anti-cellulite ingredient as well.”

Dr Spiller’s best-selling Vitamin-C Plus Serum now has the added benefits of Niacinamide to further boost its existing anti-ageing properties. “If you are at all concerned about lines, wrinkles and age spots, you can’t afford to skip this incredible serum in your daily regimen. It’s the most luxurious way to help your skin look and feel its best, whatever your age.”

Visit www.dr-spiller.com.au to find out more, or their Australian distributor Omniderm.