The Effect Of Niacinamide On Reducing Cutaneous Pigmentation And Suppression Of Melanosome Transfer
| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 2-4 Weeks |
| Number of Subjects | 138 |
| Sex | Female |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44, 45-64 |
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.Funding issues for this study:
Funded by Proctor and Gamble
