104Nm
Tier · Anecdotal evidence
Anti-aging · Barrier repair

NMN

INCI: Nicotinamide Mononucleotide · Also called: NAD+ Precursor, B-NMN

The "longevity molecule" of cellular skincare. It boosts NAD+ levels directly, helping your skin cells behave like younger ones. Clinical trials show it improves skin elasticity and barrier strength by activating cellular repair genes. A top pick for age-reversal routines.

For your skin

The "longevity molecule" of cellular skincare. It boosts NAD+ levels directly, helping your skin cells behave like younger ones. Clinical trials show it improves skin elasticity and barrier strength by activating cellular repair genes. A top pick for age-reversal routines.

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Mechanism of action

Direct precursor to NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) that enters cells via the Slc12a8 transporter; activates SIRT1 (the "longevity gene") to stimulate DNA repair, mitochondrial biogenesis, and epidermal barrier reinforcement while suppressing senescent-associated secretory phenotypes (SASP).

Why we tier this anecdotal

2 cited papers across 2 countries. Most of what's cited here is mechanism-level or in-vitro work. We track this as Anecdotal until controlled clinical trials accumulate.

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United States
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Korea

Cited research

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Sun Z et al., Small extracellular vesicles loaded with NMN activate NAD+/SIRT3 signaling to delay skin aging, Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2025;16(1):339

2025Positive — efficacyPMID:40598314View source ↗
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Irie J et al., Effect of oral administration of nicotinamide mononucleotide on clinical parameters in healthy men, Endocrine Journal 2020;67(2):153-160 (KCI Indexed)

2020Positive — efficacyDOI:10.1507/endocrj.EJ19-0313View source ↗

Sources: PubMed · KCI · J-Stage · CNKI · Wanfang · SFD · MFDS · Cochrane · SCCS · CIR. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for what each outcome label means.