I'll bet that if you don't have a pharmaceutical education, then the phrase "nicotinic acid" will not cause you much enthusiasm. From somewhere in the subconscious, the well-known “a drop of nicotine kills a horse” comes out, and the word “nicotine” is primarily associated with cigarettes.
You will be surprised if you find out that nicotinic acid for the face is a source of youth and he alth! The thing is that nicotine and nicotinic acid, although similar in chemical composition and molecular structure, are obtained in different ways. Therefore, they are completely different substances with different effects from use.
Difference between nicotine and nicotinic acid
Before we figure out how useful nicotinic acid is for the face, let's decide what is common between nicotine and such acid. Would it be harmful to use a substance with such a dubious name?
The first among these two compounds, chemists isolated nicotine - a derivative of tobacco,and the name is taken from the name of the person who brought tobacco to France, businessman Niko.
If you make a reaction and oxidize nicotine, you get nicotinic acid. Initially, this substance was considered useless, and only a century later, doctors discovered that a nicotine derivative can cure a disease such as pellagra caused by a lack of vitamin PP.
Is nicotinic acid harmful to the body?
The action of nicotine and acid of the same name, despite the seemingly similar molecular structure, is strikingly different. Nicotine is very harmful. It enters the human body when smoking tobacco and can kill in an amount of 0.1 mg. Here you have the same notorious drop for a horse. Why smokers don't die so fast is because of the work of the kidneys - nicotine is immediately excreted and cannot be concentrated to a lethal dose.
Nicotinic acid is a vitamin that the body needs. PP is a vitamin that improves blood flow, participates in the removal of toxic substances, prevents the formation of blood clots and normalizes the level of bad cholesterol. If you “sit down” on an unbalanced diet, you can earn pellagra, a lack of vitamin PP in the body. We get this vitamin by eating meat products and offal, bran. But should you consume nicotinic acid in large quantities? You should not solve this issue on your own, it is better to consult a doctor.
The most important thing to know: nicotine and nicotinic acid are directly proportional in their effect on the body. Nicotine is addictive, poisonous, and in its pure form can lead to death even when consumed in small amounts. Nicotinic acid is a necessary and useful vitamin, and if the body does not receive it in the right amount, various malfunctions are possible.
Nicotinic acid facial
Reviews of those who prefer homemade cosmetics to store-bought ones testify to the unique properties of nicotinic acid for the skin. With this preparation, you can make masks and creams for the face, neck and hair, while getting a noticeable result.
The huge advantage of vitamin PP is the price. Having decided to try out masks with nicotinic acid for the face, you will be surprised at how cheap the ampoules are. In Russian pharmacies, the product costs from 40 to 150 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and volume. Preparing such a mask is quite simple at home, the result, according to reviews, may exceed some non-injection procedures.
Mask recipes
Who needs to take care of their skin with vitamin PP? If you are over 30 years old, have wrinkles, freckles, acne, or a rash appears from time to time, then a caring mask will benefit. It is not recommended to use nicotinic acid in its pure form for rubbing into the skin. The fact is that this substance is very active, and you can saturate the skin with vitamin PP. Therefore, use no more than 5 drops of acid at a time informula of any face mask, then rinse with warm water and apply a moisturizing day or night cream.
Judging by the reviews, masks with nicotinic acid for the face will definitely appeal to those who have long wanted to even out complexion, get rid of fine wrinkles, and treat acne.
Mask for moisturizing the skin. Take any vegetable oil (sunflower, olive, linseed), mix with nicotinic acid. The proportion is 3 drops of acid per teaspoon. The mask is applied for 15 minutes.
Mix 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 egg white and 4 drops of nicotinic acid. Apply to skin for 10-15 minutes. Make a mask no more than 2 times a week.
Wrinkle smoothing mask. Take 1 ampoule of hyaluronic acid and mix it in equal proportions with nicotinic acid. Moisten cotton pads with the resulting liquid, then put them on your face for 20 minutes. Apply once a week.
Mask to even out pigmentation. 1 dessert spoon of honey is mixed with 10 drops of lemon juice and 5 drops of nicotinic acid. Apply to face for 10 minutes, apply 3 times a week.
How to make a he althy cream for every day?
With the help of nicotinic acid, you can enhance the effect of your night or day cream. Add the contents of one ampoule to your daily skincare jar and mix well. In this form, nicotinic acid for the face will have a beneficial effect on the skin daily in small quantities. A week from the start of using this cream (reviews areconfirm) you will notice that the skin became more hydrated during the day and the number of breakouts or acne will decrease due to the effect of vitamin PP.
How does nicotinic acid for the face "work"?
The use of vitamin PP allows you to open the pores of the skin and increase blood flow. At this time, another substance of the mask penetrates the dermis, and its action is greatly enhanced by blood microcirculation. Redness of the skin is possible immediately after the mask, but this phenomenon is temporary.
Nicotinic acid for the face in ampoules is the most effective in terms of exposure to the skin, but there is the possibility of using the substance in tablets. The course of using vitamin PP is designed for 2 weeks, it is recommended to exceed the time of use only by agreement with the doctor.
Features of using acid in face masks
There are also contraindications to skin treatment with nicotinic acid. First of all, these are people who have intolerance to vitamin PP; those who have chronic diseases of the heart, kidneys and liver.
After the mask, do you feel a burning sensation or is your skin very reddened? Don't worry, facial nicotinic acid causes this effect in 7 out of 10 cases, as blood flow increases. But it can also be a manifestation of an allergic reaction. Do a test before making a mask. Apply a drop of pure nicotinic acid on your wrist and leave for 20 minutes. If there is no redness, then the mask can be done.
Be careful with the course of applying masks. Vitamin PP inIn its pure form, it is very active, and therefore it is possible to saturate the skin with this substance. The face mask should be done once a week for a month, after which it is recommended to use once every two weeks.
Vitamin PP for hair
Women use nicotinic acid for the face, neck, and scalp. Do you often get dandruff and your hair is brittle and dry? Perhaps it's a lack of vitamin PP. Without it, even naturally good hair will become split, lose shine and vitality, and it will be impossible to help them with ordinary store conditioners.
Nicotinic acid in this case affects the hair roots, so it is applied only to the scalp. Hair must be dry and clean. The most effective effect will be acid along with olive oil. Take two ampoules of the substance, rub into the hair roots, then rub one tablespoon of warm oil on top. Wrap your head in a towel and leave for 30 minutes, rinse. This mask is applied twice in 7 days for the first two weeks, then once a week for three weeks, after which a break is made for two months. Many say that the results will be noticeable after the first two weeks, but in order to consolidate the effect, you should not stop the course. During hair treatment with nicotinic acid, it is important to use sulfate-free shampoos that are not burdened with silicone. Silicone interferes with the action of vitamin PP, and it will not be possible to achieve the desired result.
