A type of Vitamin B3, Niacinamide extends multiple benefits for the skin. It revives dry, dull skin, controls sebum production, and boosts overall skin health. Keep reading to learn all the reasons to employ Niacinamide in your skincare rotation.
What Is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a water-soluble ingredient found in nuts, milk, fish, and other poultry. It has little to no side effects on most skin types and works in tandem with active ingredients like Vitamin C, Salicylic Acid, Retinol, Ceramides, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid.
Niacinamide For Acne
Used in cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and sunscreens – Niacinamide is known for its acne-control prowess. For the unversed, topical application of Niacinamide blots excess oil and prevents clogged pores. Moreover, niacinamide ensures a skin microbiome that is unfavourable to acne-causing bacteria.
In this blog, however, we focus on Niacinamide’s benefits beyond acne prevention and control. Scroll ahead to learn all about them.
Beyond Niacinamide: The Holistic Benefits
Regardless of your skin type, you can use Niacinamide to tackle one or more of the following concerns -
1. Improves skin barrier health: The lipid barrier is your skin’s outermost layer. It shields the skin (and the body) against harmful pollutants, aggressors, and pathogens. Moreover, this barrier keeps your skin’s moisture content intact, preventing it from becoming dehydrated. Using Niacinamide topically strengthens this barrier by boosting Ceramide production.
2. Reduces hyperpigmentation and ensures even skin tone: Tired of a blotchy, uneven skin tone? Summon Niacinamide to your rescue. The active ingredient controls melanin distribution across skin cells to fade dark spots and pigmentation.
3. Ensures hydration and reduces dryness: Niacinamide also works wonders on folks with dry skin. It creates a seal to prevent TEWL or transepidermal water loss, reducing your skin’s dry and flaky texture.
4. Fights signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles: Over time, the application of Niacinamide boosts Collagen production, softening fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. If you wish to age gracefully, this skincare workhorse should be on your radar.
How To Incorporate Niacinamide In Your Routine?
You can use Niacinamide in your morning or nighttime skincare routine. But before busting out the serum format of the active ingredient make sure to
1. Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser to expel dirt, grime, and dead cells for a clear, radiant complexion. This ensures better absorption of your Niacinamide treatment. Foxtale’s Hydrating Face Wash creates a smooth canvas while administering long-lasting hydration to the skin. Red Algae Extracts in the formula shield the skin against harmful environmental aggressors.
2. Treat: Use Foxtale’s 12% Niacinamide Serum to address your skin’s underlying concerns. Use a light hand to dab the formula on your face. Perfect for your AM routine, our double-encapsulated serum doesn’t feel heavy or greasy on the skin.
3. Moisturize: Once the serum sinks in, apply a generous layer of moisturizer. This step in your routine helps lock the hydration and treatment for prolonged periods. If you have dry skin, opt for an emollient-rich cream. Alternatively, folks with oily skin can try a gel-based, non-comedogenic moisturizer like our in-house Oil Free Moisturizer.
4. Sunscreen: Use sunscreen in your AM routine to shield the skin against harmful UV rays. In rare cases, the application of Niacinamide might make your skin photosensitive, to prevent any flare-ups, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher during the day.
Expert Tips For Maximizing Niacinamide Benefits
To reap the optimal benefits of Niacinamide, here are some expert tips for your consideration Conduct a patch test on your neck to avoid any inflammation or flare-ups.
1. Start with a lower concentration of Niacinamide, 2 to 3 times a week. Amp up the concentration and frequency of use if your skin responds well.
2. Always follow up with a moisturizer to seal the Niacinamide molecules into the skin. This ensures better absorption of the active ingredient and hence, better results.
3. Be consistent with your choice of Niacinamide. Don’t expect miracles overnight. While results may vary, you can typically see changes within 6 to 8 weeks.
4. Niacinamide pairs well with the most active ingredients. Layer it with Vitamin C for glow, Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Salicylic Acid for acne control and Retinol to fight ageing.
FAQs
1. Can Niacinamide be used daily?
Yes, Niacinamide can be used daily. If you are a first-time user, start by using it once or twice a week.
2. Is Niacinamide suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes! Niacinamide strengthens the barrier, soothes inflammation, and hydrates the skin – making it a great fit for sensitive skin.
3. Can I use Niacinamide for dry skin?
Yes. Topical application of Niacinamide reduces dryness by preventing TEWL a.k.a. trans epidermal water loss.
4. Is Niacinamide good for skin?
Absolutely. Niacinamide in your daily routine helps boost overall skin health. It accelerates healing, strengthens the barrier, and shields the skin against harmful aggressors.
Conclusion
If you want to focus on your skin’s holistic health, Niacinamide should find a spot on your vanity A type of Vitamin B3, its boosts barrier health, depigments the skin, ensures long-lasting hydration and soothes inflammation. Use it in your AM/PM routine to see results within 4 to 6 weeks.
