Just when we think we know everything about an ingredient, new studies always emerge with new data. This is the case with the latest findings on niacinamide and its ability to provide protection against the effects of blue light on the skin.
No one doubts the importance of protecting our skin from sun damage; however, a recent survey revealed that 64% of respondents were unaware of the harmful impact of blue light (rays that penetrate even deeper into our skin). Moreover, we are more exposed to blue light than ever before, as its most common sources are solar radiation and the light emitted by computers, mobile phones, and tablets, which makes this situation even more concerning (not to mention the increased hours spent in front of screens during this last year). The positive note is that there is a solution.
What's new with niacinamide?
Previous studies have shown that vitamin B3 can protect against UV rays, reduce pore size, unify skin tone, and strengthen its protective barrier, but how does it help with blue light? New research has confirmed that niacinamide not only protects against the oxidative stress that blue light causes to skin proteins and lipids, but it also helps repair damage to skin DNA and keratinocytes – two truly surprising results that demonstrate that this ingredient offers significant protection against the effects of blue light. As if that weren't enough, they also highlight niacinamide's ability to remedy other typical problems of skin affected by blue light, such as lack of elasticity, premature appearance of wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, and emphasize the important role it plays in preventing immunosuppression caused by UV rays.
How to include niacinamide in your beauty routine?
The essential Twelve Beauty product for anyone who spends hours in front of a screen is undoubtedly Ultra Revitalising Elixir. Thanks to its high niacinamide content (5%) along with other powerful antioxidants, this refreshing facial mist is a must for neutralizing the damage from free radicals and the activation of melanocytes caused by blue light. Additionally, its spray format makes it very easy to give your skin a boost of niacinamide at any time of day.
