What is niacinamide?
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to minimize enlarged pores, tighten or stretch out pores, improve uneven skin tone,reduce sebum production, diminish dullness, and strengthen a weakened surface by working with natural substances in your skin.
There's a lot more to this nutrient, especially when it comes to skin health in general. Topical niacinamide may help treat certain skin conditions such as acne and eczema, though more research is needed.
Continue reading to learn more about its advantages, as well as what to look for in products.
What benefits does niacinamide offer?
Overall, niacinamide can help in the formation of proteins and retention of moisture to prevent environmental damage. We have listed some of the benefits below.
Immunity - Niacinamide is a B vitamin that aids in the formation of keratin, a protein that keeps your skin firm and healthy.
Moisturize - Niacinamide can aid in the formation of a ceramide (lipid) barrier on your skin, which can aid in the retention of moisture. This is good for all skin types, but especially for eczema and mature skin.
Reduces pores - It helps to maintain a smooth and moisturized complexion that results in a natural reduction in the size of pores.
Regulates skin oil - Niacinamide can also help to regulate the amount of oil produced by your sebaceous glands, preventing them from going into overdrive.
Protects from the sun - Niacinamide can rebuild healthy skin cells while also protecting them from UV ray damage.
Hyperpigmentation - According to some studies, 5% niacinamide concentration can help lighten dark spots. As Niacinamide increases collagen production it ultimately leads to reduction of pigmentation.
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles - According to research, 5% niacinamide concentration also helped in reducing the signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. With the regular usage of niacinamide, you will see the difference in your skin texture.
Protects from stress - Niacinamide protects skin cells from environmental stresses such as sunlight, pollution, and toxins while also increasing cell growth.
Helps with acne - Niacinamide is beneficial in the treatment of severe acne, particularly inflammatory forms such as papules and pustules. You may notice fewer lesions and improved skin texture over time. It reduces inflammation and redness as well.
What should you look for when selecting a product with niacinamide?
The amount of niacinamide in a product can vary, but most formulations contain less than 5%. According to some reports, 5 percent of formulas are effective in treating hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
If your skin is sensitive, you should start with a lower concentration. Formulas containing 2% niacinamide may help relieve the symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions. On product labels, nicotinamide may be listed as "niacin" or "nicotinamide."
How to Use Niacinamide?
Look for products that contain niacinamide and then you can use them in the following order.
- Cleanser
- In order of thinnest to thickest texture, layer the rest of your skincare serums, treatments, and moisturizers (including those containing niacinamide).
- During the day, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Niacinamide is compatible with peptides, hyaluronic acid, AHAs, BHAs, and all types of antioxidants, among other powerful ingredients. This multi-ingredient approach to skincare is good because, as beneficial as niacinamide is to the skin, it isn't the only ingredient that skin requires to look and feel its best.
We hope you found this article helpful and now you know how to use niacinamide. Follow us on Instagram to know more about skincare and beauty.
Royal Flush contains 5% niacinamide and offers all the benefits mentioned above.