Niacinamide is a common term we hear these days in several skin products and serums!it offers a wide range of well documented topical skin benefits! From acne, eczema to antiageing, you name it and it can help in their treatment. Niacinamide is particularly important to our body, as we cannot produce the vitamin on our own. The vitamin itself is water-soluble, which means that we must either eat it or apply it topically to reap its benefits. Niacinamide also goes by the names “vitamin B3” and “nicotinamide,” a nonacid form of B3.
It helps with acne, rosacea and other skin conditions.
It keeps the skin hydrated.
Helps treat fine lines and wrinkles
It can help prevent skin cancer
It repairs skin damage.
It is compatible with most other skin products.
Application:
AM Routine
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser
Apply your toner
Niacinamide serum
Moisturiser/Primer
Sunscreen
PM Routine
Take your makeup off.
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser
Apply your toner
Apply Retinol (20 minutes after the toner)
Moisturise with Niacinamide or an Overnight Mask.
Side effects of topical use of Niacinamide creams include redness, burning and mild itching. It is always advisable to consult your dermatologist before taking niacinamide orally or using it topically especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have diabetes, liver disease, gout or gall bladder issues. Using retinol serum alsong with niacinamide serum may increase the chances of skin irritation.
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