Studies related to Skin Pigmentation and Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

The Effect Of Niacinamide On Reducing Cutaneous Pigmentation And Suppression Of Melanosome Transfer

Application of a 5% niacinamide cream to the face of japanese women with hyperpigmentation (brown spots) for four weeks has resulted in less visible pigmentation while in another trial 2% niacinamide for four weeks in tanned women resulted in lightened skin relative to placebo cream.

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