EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NIACINAMIDE FOR SKINCARE
When browsing moisturizers, toners, serums, eye creams and body products, you may have noticed “niacinamide” listed in the product ingredients or description. Niacinamide is commonly used in skincare products due to the natural benefits it provides for your skin. That may leave you wondering, “What is niacinamide, anyway?” From its benefits to potential side effects, here is everything you need to know about this excellent skin ingredient.
What Is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3. An essential nutrient, niacinamide is commonly found in foods like eggs, meat, cereal, and green vegetables. It is also sold as a supplement.
Our bodies do not produce Niacinmide on their own. Therefore, if we want to reap the benefits, it needs to be ingested via supplement or applied topically to the skin:
When your body is deficient in niacinamide, it can lead to skin disorders and a host of other health conditions, including problems with your kidneys and brain.
Niacinamide has a large array of benefits for the skin, as it is vital for maintaining healthy cells. The vitamin helps visibly minimize enlarged pores, tighten lax pores, improve uneven skin tone, soften fine lines and wrinkles, diminish dullness, and strengthen a weakened surface.
How to use Niacinamide in your skincare routine
When shopping, look for a serum or moisturizer with 2 to 10% niacinamide, recommends After washing your skin, sweep on an alcohol-free toner. Then, use your “active” anti-ager (like retinol, vitamin C, or an alpha hydroxy acid) and finish up by applying niacinamide.
If you use a serum, you can mix it with your favourite moisturizer and apply both at once, Smooth it over your face, neck, and around your eyes for calmer, glowing skin. Not sure what product to start with? Our Essential Glow Face Cream is with Niacinamide leaving your skin Glowing and Hydrated all day long!
How long does Niacinamide take to work?
You should start to see results after 2-4 weeks of twice daily usage (depending on the severity of your skin concerns and how concentrated your niacinamide product is). Ongoing use is required for continued improvement.
Results will continue to improve over time but do not expect your skin to be completely “poreless” – that isn’t possible for any skincare product (not to mention, your skin needs its pores for many vital functions). What you can expect is pores that look smaller, skin tone that looks more even, visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles, and an overall healthier glow.
There’s no reason to wait to add niacinamide to your skincare routine. This wonderfully versatile B vitamin brings many topical benefits to improve skin’s appearance, so it appears more even, brighter, and younger. As with any great skincare ingredient, it’s important to be diligent about protecting skin daily with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater. This allows you to get maximum benefit from niacinamide and other proven skin savers.
BY AŪXACANN 19TH OCTOBER 2022
