Can I use Helichrysum Arenarium Extract with Niacinamide?
Works well together
Helichrysum Arenarium 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.
Helichrysum Arenarium ExtractSoothing
- ✓Arenariumosides I–IV (species-unique TNF-alpha inhibitors) and naringenin suppress MAPK/JNK2/p38 and NF-κB inflammatory pathways — documented topical anti-inflammatory potency comparable to indomethacin in vivo
- ✓Isosalipurposide (dominant chalcone) and the flavone-rich fraction (apigenin, galangin, kaempferol) provide strong UV-absorbing antioxidant protection; confirmed photoprotective in UVA+UVB emulsion testing
- ✓Official EU CosIng anti-sebum function confirmed; galangin and apigenin flavone profile associated with sebum reduction, making this relevant for oily and combination skin formulas
- ⚠Asteraceae/Compositae family — patch test recommended for individuals with known daisy or ragweed sensitization
- ⚠Conservation note: H. arenarium is a protected or endangered species in several European countries — verify sustainably cultivated sourcing before use
- ⚠Distinct from Helichrysum italicum (immortelle) — different phytochemical profile, not interchangeable
NiacinamideActive
- ✓Reduces redness and blotchiness
- ✓Supports the skin barrier
- ✓Regulates oil
