Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe 53, Spring 2024
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Muchas personas presentan manchas oscuras y un tono de piel desigual debido a factores<br />
como hiperpigmentación postinflamatoria y radiación UV. Los tratamientos naturales y<br />
botánicos han ganado popularidad como alternativa a agentes tradicionales como la<br />
hidroquinona. Investigaciones en la última década han permitido descubrir varios ingredientes<br />
naturales, como la niacinamida, para aclarar zonas oscuras de la piel. La niacinamida, una<br />
forma activa de la vitamina B3 (niacina), se encuentra de forma natural en hortalizas de raíz,<br />
arroz integral, frutos secos y semillas, y se utiliza como suplemento nutricional. Los usos<br />
cosmecéuticos de la niacinamida han sido ampliamente investigados y muchos estudios<br />
destacan su capacidad para prevenir y tratar la hiperpigmentación.<br />
La niacinamida inhibe la transferencia de melanina a las células de la capa superior de la piel,<br />
teniendo un efecto aclarante cuando se aplica en zonas hiperpigmentadas. La niacinamida<br />
y la hidroquinona tienen una actividad despigmentante comparable. La nicotinamida tópica<br />
es bien tolerada por la piel; estudios demuestran que el uso de niacinamida a niveles de<br />
concentración del 4-5% en un suero o crema hidratante puede revelar resultados tras 8<br />
semanas de tratamiento. La combinación de la niacinamida con otros ingredientes activos,<br />
como ácido azelaico y arbutina, puede potenciar sus efectos para tratar la hiperpigmentación.<br />
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Many individuals experience dark spots and an uneven skin tone due to factors such<br />
as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and UV radiation. Natural and botanical<br />
treatments have increased in popularity as an alternative to traditional agents such<br />
as Hydroquinone. Research over the past decade has led to the discovery of several<br />
naturally occurring ingredients, such as Niacinamide to lighten dark areas of the skin.<br />
Niacinamide, an active form of vitamin B3 (niacin), is found naturally in root vegetables,<br />
brown rice, nuts, and seeds, and used as a nutritional supplement. Niacinamide’s<br />
cosmeceutical uses have been extensively researched and many studies highlight its<br />
ability to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation.<br />
Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanin to cells in the upper layer of the skin,<br />
having a lightening effect when applied to hyperpigmented areas. Niacinamide and<br />
hydroquinone have comparable skin-depigmenting activity. Topical nicotinamide<br />
is well tolerated by the skin, studies show that using Niacinamide at concentration<br />
levels of 4-5% in a serum or moisturizer can reveal results after 8 weeks of treatment.<br />
Combining niacinamide with other active ingredients, such as azelaic acid and arbutin<br />
can enhance its effects to treat hyperpigmentation.<br />
Por/By Naeemah Ruffin<br />
Founder and CEO, Bellantz<br />
www.bellantz.com<br />
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