Skin Care NIA 24™

Overview | Patient Specific Questions

1. Am I a good candidate for NIA 24™ skin care?
2. What kind of NIA 24™ products are offered?
3. What does use of NIA 24™ involve?
4. How do I purchase NIA 24™?
5. What results can I expect after using NIA 24™?
6. Are there any side effects associated with NIA 24™?
7. Are there any risks associated with NIA 24™?

Am I a good candidate for NIA 24™ skin care?

You will benefit from NIA 24™ products if want to prevent, fight or repair moderate to severe sun damage to your skin. NIA 24™ products are also great for scar reduction (up to 65%). Both men and women who want to reduce scarring and premature signs of aging due to lines and age spots will benefit from NIA 24™ products. Because of its skin strengthening properties, NIA 24™ products are also used for patients using strong skin medication or are undergoing skin procedures.

You may not be a suitable user for certain NIA 24™ products if you are allergic to nuts. For example, the Physical Cleansing Scrub contains Macadamia Seed Oil. You should also consult a physician before using NIA 24™ products if you are experiencing a special condition or treatment such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, or chemotherapy.

What kinds of NIA 24™ products are offered?

All NIA 24™ products contain the Pro-Niacin™ molecule, which repairs sun damage and generates healthier skin, in addition to the product-specific benefits listed below:

1. Gentle Cleansing Cream: The Gentle Cleansing Cream is a gentle, non-foaming cream cleanser that is used twice daily and is especially recommended for individuals with dry or sensitive skin. It removes dirt and make-up from your skin while leaving your skin feeling firm and moisturized.
2. Physical Cleansing Scrub: The Physical Cleansing Scrub is both a cleaning and exfoliating scrub that is used 2 to 3 times each week. It contains spherical Jojoba beads infused with Pro-Niacin™, which gently removes dead skin and leaves a fresher, smoother, more even-textured complexion.
3. Skin Strengthening Complex: The Skin Strengthening Complex is lightweight daily moisturizer that minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, reduces the appearance of discolorations, and improves the firmness, texture, and tone of your skin.
4. Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30: The Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is an oil-free, mineral sunscreen lotion that is light-weight and leaves no white residue behind. This product is a physical sunscreen that improves tone, brightens, and offers UVA/UVB protection to your skin and is ideal for individuals with dry or irritable skin.
5. Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands: The Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands is a daily moisturizer for décolletage, shoulders and hands. It is a nutrient-rich body cream that intensely moisturizes your skin while eliminating age spots and discolorations. You will find your skin to be smoother, and more even in tone and texture after using this product.
6. Intensive Recovery Complex: The Intensive Recovery Complex is an intense, medium-texture moisturizer for daily or nighttime use. This product contains brighteners to eliminate discolorations and restore radiance to your skin, and also contains ceramides, liposomes and peptides, which will enhance the firmness and tone of your skin.
7. Eye Repair Complex: The Eye Repair Complex is an eye cream for daily use that quickly penetrates your skin in order to minimize dark circles, lines and puffiness while brightening and increasing the firmness of your skin.

What does use of NIA 24™ involve?

Individuals who wish to minimize skin irritation from the initial use of NIA 24™ products may follow a 7 to 10 day introductory regimen, which slowly introduces new NIA 24™ products at low levels. Once your skin has adapted to the effects of NIA 24™ products, you will begin using some products daily and others 2 to 3 times a week depending on your skin type.

How do I purchase NIA 24™?

Common providers of NIA 24™ products are dermatologists, plastic surgeons, or medically directed MediSpas. However, you should verify whether or not the person or business you are purchasing NIA 24™ products from is an authorized seller by visiting www.nia24.com and searching the ‘physician locator’ function.

What results can I expect after using NIA 24™?

Clinical studies have shown that NIA 24™ products are successful in reducing scars (up to 65%), hyper pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin texture, tone and firmness, and increasing skin smoothness. Users of NIA 24™ products will see their skin recover beautifully from sun damage, hyper pigmentation and brown spots, and will have stronger healthier skin that can better defend itself from sun damage and moisture loss.

Are there any side effects associated with NIA 24™?

1. Skin Irritation: Some individuals may experience a warm sensation after the initial application of NIA 24™ products. The warm sensation could turn into mild blushing or even red, itchy skin. To minimize this initial skin irritation, some individuals follow a 7 to 10 day introductory regimen that gradually introduces new products. At first, you will use one product every other day with a light application until your skin becomes accustomed to a higher concentration of Niacin. Irritated skin can be soothed with a cold compress and usually diminished within a few hours.
2. Skin Breakout: Although NIA 24™ products are considered non-comedogenic, which according to the FDA means that the products do not contain common pore-clogging ingredients that could cause acne, skin breakouts may occur. NIA 24™ products may cause the skin to secrete excess sebum, an oily matter that can lead to breakouts. To minimize breakouts, you should try to 7 to 10 day introductory regimen of NIA 24™ products.
3. Dryness: Since NIA 24™ products enhance the skin barrier; your skin may retain moisture inside and make the skin surface feel dry. To relieve dryness, you should use a humectants or an additional moisturizer to keep the skin surface moist. However, it is important to apply the NIA 24™ products first in order to ensure maximum Niacin delivery to the skin.

Are there any risks associated with NIA 24™?

Clinical studies have vigorously tested the safety of NIA 24™ products. There are no known risks to the standard use of NIA 24™ products. However, individuals with allergies to nuts, are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, are pregnant, or have other special conditions should consult with their physician prior to using NIA 24™ products.