NIA-114

NIA-114™, made famous by Strivectin, is a patented molecule found in the popular anti aging products made by the same company.  A trademarked ingredient, this was first found in cancer prevention research.

This ingredient has helped promote the science behind the StriVectin line of skin care prodcuts.  It was the found after extensive research by Myron and Elaine Jacobson, University of Arizona employees who studied niacin’s role in DNA repair as they were doing cancer research.  The Jacobson’s work with StriVectin as paid consultants.

As the name suggests, this ingredient is a derivative of Niacin.  It uses a “micronutrient delivery” method to penetrate the skin, and deliver niacin to the cells with the end goal being to help rejuvenate the skin and keep the skin looking beautiful.

Increased levels of Niacin help the skin in four ways….

1.  Stimulate repair of DNA.

2.  Enhance energy metabolism and skin cell turnover.

3.  Promote the release of leptin, a natural repair hormone.

4.  Stimulate a receptor that decreases hyperpigmentation.

The end result is said to be healthier skin cells “from inside out.”  We’ll be back with more information on NIA-114 just as soon as we can find it and spend more time researching it.