THE SCIENCE
A decade of NAD+ science, now topical
The same molecule. An entirely different formulation challenge.
Niagen® established the standard for NAD+ supplementation. Extending that science to skincare meant solving what others couldn't: NAD+ precursors are notoriously unstable, degrading soon after contact with water, pH fluctuations, and reactive ingredients common in traditional skincare. The Skincare Innovation Lab exists to overcome this barrier.
THE BREAKTHROUGH
The stability challenge, solved
Not a degraded topical derivative
Stable NR topicals have long been considered a formulation challenge. Our team took a different approach—oil-based and anhydrous formats that protect the molecule where water-based formulations can't. The goal: skincare that delivers Niagen®, the most efficient NAD+ precursor, to your skin.
OUR APPROACH
Formulation, packaging, and delivery redesigned together
Protection at every stage
Protecting Niagen® requires more than a single solution. We develop formulations that shield the molecule from degradation, pair them with packaging selected to maintain that stability, and design delivery systems that ensure potency at the moment of application.
QUALITY STANDARDS
Rigorous testing standards
Not required for cosmetics. We do it anyway.
We verify Niagen® potency throughout shelf life using the same testing protocols we apply to our supplement line. This isn't required for cosmetics. We do it because precision matters. What reaches your skin is what we intended.
WAVE I: FIRST RELEASE
Niagen NanoCloud™ sachets: Precision-dosed NAD+ skincare
A waterless format that preserves Niagen® until activation
NanoCloud sachets are the Innovation Lab's first consumer release, developed in partnership with Taiki, a leading Korean manufacturer specializing in innovative delivery formats. The waterless powder format protects Niagen® until the moment of use, solving the stability challenge that limits traditional NAD+ skincare.
Wave 1 launches March 2026 through direct-to-consumer channels.
WHAT'S NEXT
Expanding the Innovation Lab portfolio
Future releases in development
NanoCloud sachets are the first release from the Innovation Lab, but not the last. Multiple topical formats are in development, each designed around the stability challenges unique to its delivery system.
The work continues to bring Niagen® to skincare in applications that preserve its integrity.