What Is NAD+ and Why Is It Used in Skincare?Updated an hour ago
The Maison Rouge NAD+ Face Serum and NAD+ Face Cream are both formulated around Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) as a lead active ingredient. While NAD+ is widely known in the dietary supplement space, its use in topical skincare is a more recent development that reflects growing interest in cellular longevity approaches to skin wellness.
What Is NAD+?
NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every living cell. It plays a central role in cellular energy metabolism and is involved in numerous biological processes. NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, a well-documented phenomenon in the scientific literature.
In the dietary supplement industry, NAD+ and its precursors, such as NMN and NR, are among the most researched compounds in the healthy aging and cellular longevity space. You can explore the published research on NAD+ at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
Why Use NAD+ in a Skincare Formula?
The skin is the body’s largest organ and contains cells that rely on NAD+ for normal cellular function. The application of NAD+ in topical skincare formulas reflects an emerging area of cosmetic ingredient science, bringing a compound well-established in the cellular biology and longevity research space into a skincare context.
This is consistent with the broader Maison Rouge philosophy: formulating with advanced compounds that originate in longevity science, applied to a refined daily skincare ritual.
This product is a cosmetic and not a drug. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What Other Active Ingredients Are Paired With NAD+ in These Products?
In both the Maison Rouge NAD+ Face Serum and NAD+ Face Cream, NAD+ is paired with:
- Niacinamide — a well-established skincare active and form of Vitamin B3, widely used in modern skincare formulations
- Resveratrol — a polyphenol found in red grape skin and Japanese Knotweed, increasingly used in premium skincare
- Collagen — a structural protein produced via fermentation, non-animal-derived
- Vitamin C — in the form of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid in the serum, and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) in the cream
- Hyaluronic Acid — a widely used hydrating ingredient
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