Niacinamide is the active form of vitamin B3, also known as nicotinamide. A favorite ingredient for problems with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and fine lines and uneven complexion. Niacinamide for the face is most often used as a niacinamide serum, but the benefits can be obtained in various formulations. Find out below why this is one of the IT ingredients for treating dark spots, clogged pores and inflammatory skin conditions.
Niacinamide in cosmetics is one of the active ingredients for general skin improvement and it is valued for a reason. Whether you have problems with spots, visible signs of aging, enlarged pores, inflammatory processes or acne scars. It is considered an excellent addition to any skin care routine, to treat active problems or for prevention purposes.
For preventive purposes, niacinamide also protects the skin from oxidative stress that causes premature aging of the skin. For sensitive and reactive skin, it is recommended to use it in combination with products to strengthen the skin barrier. It is excellent for combination skin with irregularities, and problematic skin in general.
Niacinamide benefits you can expect
Although many know it as an ingredient against pigmentation changes (primarily from the sun or acne), niacinamide provides numerous other benefits:
- evens out the complexion,
- protects the skin from external aggressors,
- reduces wrinkles and fine lines,
- lightens pigmentation changes and spots,
- reduces the appearance of enlarged pores,
- helps to balance the secretion of sebum,
- soothes the skin and inflammatory conditions,
- helps retain moisture in the skin.
Niacinamide serum or niacinamide cream?
Niacinamide serum has the most potent action for improving texture, reducing wrinkles and enlarged pores, and pigmentation. The effect of the product largely depends on the percentage of niacinamide, and a serum with a percentage of more than 4% is a very good choice for treating the previously mentioned problems. In lower percentages, it helps in hydration and prevention of skin aging. It has been proven that there is no difference in the effect of serum with 5% or 10% niacinamide, except that 10% niacinamide can cause a skin reaction. For this reason, we choose a lower percentage in our formulations to be suitable for sensitive skin.
Niacinamide serum in a higher percentage will help regulate sebum in oily and combination skin, and will have a beneficial effect on skin prone to acne and other irregularities. Our Pro Balance Radiance Serum uses precisely the combination of 5% Niacinamide and 1% Hyaluronic Acid for intense hydration, brightening and a balanced complexion. This serum also won the Grazia Beauty Award thanks to its potent effect!
Niacinamide cream can also bring great results, especially when this form of vitamin B3 is used in combination with other ingredients to restore and improve the condition of the skin. Pro Balance Repair Cream complements the serum in a formulation with a complex of probiotics to soothe and strengthen the skin barrier.
You can experience the best example of the exceptional effect of niacinamide in synergy with bioretinol in the award-winning Brightening Eye Cream, a cream for the eye area. This silky nourishing cream brightens dark circles, smoothes and improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It won the Elle Beauty Award in the Innovation category thanks to natural retinol that actively works against signs of aging and pigmentation, all without the unwanted consequences of skin sensitivity caused by classic retinoids.
It is important to note that vitamin C and niacinamide, i.e. nicotinamide, should not be used at the same time because it can reduce the effect of pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid). If you already use vitamin C, use it in the morning and niacinamide in the evening routine or vice versa.
