Can I use Acmella Oleracea Extract with Niacinamide?
Works well together
Acmella Oleracea Extract and Niacinamide are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
Acmella Oleracea ExtractActive
- ✓Spilanthol — the primary bioactive — temporarily inhibits muscle-contraction signals (sodium channel blocker), creating a mild 'Botox-like' expression-line smoothing effect
- ✓Documented in clinical studies to reduce wrinkle depth in expression lines (crow's feet, forehead lines) with topical use over time
- ✓Anti-inflammatory activity from spilanthol and isobutylamides soothes skin while simultaneously addressing dynamic wrinkles
NiacinamideActive
- ✓Reduces redness and blotchiness
- ✓Supports the skin barrier
- ✓Regulates oil
