Niacinamide. It's not easy to pronounce, but whatever it is - niaciamide, nicinamide, niamide - you will remember this ingredient because it increases the elasticity of the skin, hydrates and strengthens it, is sebum-regulating and anti-inflammatory, fights acne, reduces blemishes and photoaging. And it is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones. We tell you everything you need to know about niacinamide and how to include it in your routine.
A summary
What is niacinamide? Is it for you?
It is a low molecular weight, water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that penetrates the surface layer of the skin. We can find it in serums, moisturizing creams and even makeup bases with rich formulas.
It is for you if you want to unify the skin tone (it is depigmenting), improve imperfections and pimples, hydrate and give it elasticity.
What does niacinamide do for you?
Moisturizes and firms: increases collagen production, thus helping to conceal small wrinkles and lack of firmness. And regenerate.
Fights pimples and blemishes: it is sebum-regulating and antibacterial, so it improves skin with pimple outbreaks (usually punctual), pimples and blackheads.
Promotes cell regeneration: this helps with pimple breakouts and reduces spots.
Strengthens the skin's protective barrier: thus reducing sun damage and oxidative stress caused by pollution and other external agents.
