Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 found in certain foods. It is known for its ability to reduce inflammation, improve the skin’s barrier function, and reduce sensitivity.
What Can Niacinamide Do For Your Skin
Niacinamide is one of the superpower skincare ingredients. It is effective at managing many skin conditions and works in tandem with other ingredients. Here’s what niacinamide can do for you.
Reduces The Appearance of Pores
Niacinamide is well known for supporting the pore lining which in turn prevents oil and dirt from settling into the pores. This clogging of the pores is what leads to enlarged pores and puckered look and feel to the skin. Niacinamide works well with other chemical exfoliants to improve skin texture and appearance.
Barrier Support
Niacinamide has been shown to improve the skin’s barrier function by increasing the synthesis of ceramides and other lipids that are important for maintaining moisture levels in the skin. It also reduces sensitivity by decreasing inflammation-induced signals from nerve endings in the skin. It works well with other humectants such as glycerin. This makes it great for all skin types especially dry skin as it improves moisture retention of skin.
Managing Acne
Niacinamide is an effective topical treatment for acne because it decreases inflammation and stimulates collagen production without causing irritation. Our Clear Fight Moisturizer and Clear Fight Cleanser contain contains niacinamide alongside other ingredients that combat acne and support healthy skin.
Reduces Hyperpigmentation
Niacinamide is one of the most effective substances in removing hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It has been proven to be effective in treating many different types of skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and eczema. Niacinamide works well alongside other effective ingredients such as retinol, tranexamic acid, and alpha arbutin. You can find niacinamide in our Peptide Quench Moisturizer alongside other skin loving ingredients.
How Do I Use Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is effective when used as a topical treatment. Niacinamide serums, creams and treatments are particularly effective. They can be used during the day or night.
Niacinamide is largely tolerable, however, certain skin types react adversely, especially to higher percentages. Thus, it is important to patch test prior to constant usage.
It is best to give 2 to 4 weeks to observe noticeable changes from consistent niacinamide usage.
