Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Benefits of adding niacinamide to your skincare routine

Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin used in skincare to help visibly fade hyperpigmentation, strengthen the skin moisture barrier and manage excess sebum. Topical niacinamide is found in serums, moisturisers and cleansers, and can be combined with other potent active ingredients to enhance benefits.

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What are the benefits of niacinamide for the skin?

Applied topically, the benefits of niacinamide include:

Acne Prone Skin: Niacinamide helps to manage excess sebum production that contributes to clogged pores and breakouts to improve uneven skin texture.
Hyperpigmentation: Vitamin B3 helps visibly fade dark spots, improve skin discolouration, and even out uneven skin tone for a brighter, more radiant complexion.
Hydrates dry skin: Vitamin B3 both helps nourish the skin by improving the skin’s ability to absorb lipids, helping to manage moisture loss and target other dry skin concerns.
Anti-ageing: Niacinamide has a number of anti-ageing skin benefits. By promoting collagen production, a topical niacinamide helps to maintain skin firmness and elasticity, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Visibly reduces redness: Niacinamide products help to brighten skin and visibly reduce skin redness and blotchiness, promoting a more even skin tone.
Suitable for all skin types: Niacinamide is a gentle skincare ingredient, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Depending on the formula, niacinamide shouldn’t cause skin irritation.
Strengthens the skin moisture barrier: A topical niacinamide nourishes the skin by helping absorb ceramides, an essential part of the skin moisture barrier, to protect from environmental aggressors.

Products with Niacinamide

A.G.E. Advanced Eye for Dark Circles

Brightening eye cream for dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles

Old price New price A$169.00

Metacell Renewal Skin Tightening Cream

A daily skin firming cream to support skin cell renewal for visibly younger-looking skin.

Old price New price A$181.00

Answers to your frequently asked niacinamide questions.

Are niacinamide, vitamin B3, and nicotinamide the same thing?

Yes, niacinamide, nicotinamide, and vitamin B3 are the same thing. Vitamin B3 is a specific B vitamin that comes in three different forms: niacinamide (nicotinamide), nicotinic acid (niacin), and nicotinamide riboside. Niacinamide, or nicotinamide, is the vitamin B3 derivative best suited to skincare products.

How to use niacinamide?

Depending on the formula, niacinamide can be added to your skincare routine both morning and night. Start with cleansing and applying a toner so your skin can absorb your niacinamide product. Apply a niacinamide serum or nourishing moisturiser evenly to the face and neck. For daytime use, finish with a broad-spectrum, high SPF sunscreen.

What skincare ingredients work well with niacinamide?

Niacinamide is a versatile skincare ingredient that works well with a number of other active ingredients. Active ingredients that can help enhance the benefits of niacinamide include vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid.

Niacinamide & vitamin C

Niacinamide and vitamin C work together to protect the skin from environmental aggressors to prevent photoageing and preventing dark spots from worsening. Niacinamide helps strengthen the skin moisture barrier while vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that neutralises free radicals that can adversely affect the skin. Both ingredients also have skin brightening benefits for a more radiant complexion.

Niacinamide & retinol

Niacinamide and retinol are a great anti-ageing duo. Retinol supports skin cell turnover to reveal fresher skin, while niacinamide promotes collagen production and strengthens the skin moisture barrier for more hydrated, smoother skin. Use a niacinamide serum or cream and retinol to help visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and support skin elasticity and suppleness.

Niacinamide & hyaluronic acid

Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are great skincare duos for hydrating and strengthening the skin moisture barrier. Niacinamide soothes the skin and helps the skin absorb essential lipids. Hyaluronic acid maintains skin hydration by soaking up and locking in moisture like a sponge. When combined, these ingredients support more youthful-looking, plumper skin.

What are the side effects of niacinamide?

Niacinamide is a gentle active ingredient and is well-tolerated by most skin types. But, certain niacinamide products may include other ingredients that aren't suitable for all skin types. It’s important to check the ingredients list of any new skincare products and patch test before incorporating it into your daily routine.