Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Benefits of adding niacinamide (vitamin B3) to your skincare routine

Niacinamide also know as Nicotinamide or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in a wide range of foods, like yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. Topical application of niacinamide has been shown to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and reduce the appearance of discolouration, dark spots, or hyperpigmentation.

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What is Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)?

Niacinamide is a naturally occurring, water-soluble vitamin found in a variety of skin care formulations, including moisturisers and targeted treatment serums. Suitable for all skin types because of its gentle nature, niacinamide can help improve visible signs of ageing. It also targets dryness caused by a weakened skin moisture barrier.

Products with Niacinamide

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Answers to your frequently asked niacinamide questions.

I have sensitive skin. Can I use niacinamide every day?

Can topical niacinamide be used with vitamin C?

Should niacinamide be used in the morning or at night?

Can niacinamide be used with retinol?

Yes, niacinamide can be used with retinol as a part of your overall skincare regimen. SkinCeuticals recommends that formulas containing niacinamide are applied before retinol to help comfort the skin. You can read our guide on using niacinamide and retinol for more information

What does Niacinamide do for your face?

Topical niacinamide benefits facial skin by strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier and reducing the appearance of skin discolouration, dark spots, or hyperpigmentation. As well as retaining moisture to help keep skin looking plump, a strong moisture barrier helps protect your skin from environmental stressors and pollutants.

How long does it take for niacinamide to work on skin?

Is niacinamide or hyaluronic acid better?

Niacinamide is best for Best For:
● Oily and acne-prone skin.
● Ageing skin with visible signs of fine lines and wrinkles.
● Skin with uneven tone or hyperpigmentation.

Hyaluronic acid is best for:
● Dull, dry, or dehydrated skin.
● Improving skin elasticity and plumpness.
● All skin types, as a basic skin hydration ingredient.

Learn how to to use niacinamide and hyaluronic acid by reading our article

Does niacinamide lighten skin?

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, does have properties that can influence the skin's pigmentation, but it's important to clarify what this means:

Reducing Hyperpigmentation: Niacinamide is known to help visibly lighten areas of hyperpigmentation. It can reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone, resulting in a more even-looking complexion.
NOT a Skin Bleaching Agent: It's important to highlight the difference between lightening hyperpigmentation and overall skin bleaching. Niacinamide does not bleach the skin or alter an individual's natural skin tone. Instead, it works to correct and even out areas of discolouration.
Improves Skin Moisture Barrier: Niacinamide also helps to strengthen the skin's moisture barrier function, which can indirectly contribute to healthier-looking skin with a natural glow.
Calming Properties: Niacinamide helps reduce skin redness and blotchiness, leaving the skin to have a more uniform natural colour.

In summary, niacinamide can help in reducing hyperpigmentation and improving overall skin appearance. In doing so, it may make your skin more even and radiant looking, but it will not alter the skin's natural colouration or act as a skin bleaching agent.