What is niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a term used in skincare for vitamin B3, which is widely used. It has numerous beneficial properties for the skin. It's a highly soluble ingredient, making its use truly universal.
Niacinamide is easy to incorporate into your skincare routine. You can use it as a serum or cream, in the morning and/or evening. However, it's important to be aware of potential conflicts with other active ingredients, such as retinol or strong acids.
Why is it worth incorporating niacinamide into your routine?
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It hydrates and maintains the skin's moisture content.
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It reduces the size of pores and the visibility of pimples and blackheads.
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It helps achieve an even skin tone and reduces pigmentation.
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It has strong antioxidant effects, protecting the skin against harmful free radicals.
Niacinamide is recommended for almost all skin types, including sensitive skin. It can be particularly useful for those who want to reduce skin imperfections or achieve a more even skin tone, but it's important to highlight that on its own, this ingredient cannot solve all skin problems - it's important to place it in a good and appropriate routine.
It's very important to keep the skin's protective barrier layer healthy, as this is the layer that keeps the skin hydrated and protected. Niacinamide can be a super partner in this, as its structure can help maintain a healthy barrier.
What exactly is the skin barrier?
The skin barrier is a natural protective layer on the skin that prevents moisture loss and the penetration of harmful substances. This barrier is part of the epidermis, or the upper layer of skin. The skin barrier plays an important role in maintaining the skin's hydration and health, as well as providing protection against environmental factors such as sunlight, pollution, and harmful substances. Deterioration of the barrier condition can make the skin vulnerable to dryness, irritation, and other problems.
Niacinamide for oily skin?
If your skin is combination or oily, it can still be a good choice to incorporate this ingredient into your routine. Vitamin B3, by helping the function of the epidermis, can stabilize oil flow, which may reduce the oiliness of problematic areas. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, so it can help in the treatment of acne and other skin problems.
Niacinamide for dry skin?
Dry skin and a damaged barrier layer are connected. Since niacinamide contributes to moisture retention and the maintenance of the barrier layer, it can be a super choice.
How should we use it?
Use it regularly, but be careful to avoid excesses. It's important not to use it with products that may have a very low or high pH, as these can damage the skin barrier. Start with a low percentage product and work your way up to the stronger ones.