Skincare active Niacinamide has a flurry of benefits. It reduces dark spots, regulates sebum production, and brightens complexion, among many other things. However, the versatility of Niacinamide gets lost in a haze of myths. If you too think Niacinamide is meant for oily or dry skin only, this blog is for you. 

We walk through the benefits of Niacinamide and help you use it for the different skin types. But before we get to this cheatsheet, let’s refresh our knowledege on Niacinamide. 

What Is Niacinamide? 

Niacinamide (not to be confused with Niacin) is a form of Vitamin B3. It is found copiously in eggs, nuts, fish and other dairy products. Niacinamide is water-soluble – its surplus amount gets flushed from the human body. So, if you want to reap the benefits of Niacinamide for skin, we recommend adding it to your daily skincare routine. 

In What Format Should I Use Niacinamide? 

A popular ingredient, Niacinamide is plastered on the shelves of drug stores, supermarkets, and beauty bays. You can find Niacinamide in face cleansers, moisturizers, face masks, and even SPF. However, to ensure swift results, we recommend using it in serum form. Try Foxtale’s 5 % Niacinamide Serum for your morning/nighttime skincare routine. The lightweight formula is fit for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. 

Why Should You Use Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum? 

A serum is power-packed with active ingredients, boasting a watery consistency. These attributes allow it to seep into the deepest layer of the skin and address concerns. Owing to its enhanced efficacy, we recommend adding Niacinamide in its serum format to your routine. But why should you pick the Foxtale variant? Scroll ahead to learn.

1. Gives oil-free radiance: The topical application of Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum blots excess sebum, ensuring oil-free radiance for your skin. So, if you’re tired of your makeup running, add this tube to your daily routine.  

2. Extends priming benefits: To all our glam girlies, use the Niacinamide Serum to reap priming benefits. That’s right. The exquisitely creamy formula blurs pores, veils blemishes and brightens the skin. Results? A smooth, radiant canvas for the rest of your makeup!  

3. Ensures an even tone: Our efficacious Niacinamide Serum fades dark spots and pigmentation, administering an even skin tone. Unlike Vitamin C, Niacinamide reduces melanin concentration to deliver desired results.  

4. Bestows a matte effect: Are you a fan of high-powered, matte glam looks? If yes, might we recommend adding Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum to your vanity? The non-greasy formulation ensures a gorgeous matte finish for your skin.  

5. Offsets inflammation: Niacinamide and Olive Leaf Extract in the serum help offset redness, rashes, hives and other types of flareups. This USP makes our Niacinamide Serum – a great face product for sensitive skin. (more on that later).  

6. Brightens skin: Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum is touted as the holy grail of brightening. So, if your skin has been looking a little dull or beat, add this efficacious formula to your skincare mix.  

7. Treats acne scars and spots: Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum helps improve your skin texture over time. It boosts Collagen production to fill in scars and depressions on the skin.  

8. Quick-absorbing and fast-acting: Unlike other Niacinamide serums in the market, Foxtale's unique brew is quick-absorbing and fast-acting. 

How To Use Niacinamide For Different Skin Types  

Let’s find a spot for Foxtale’s beloved in your daily routine based on your skin type  

Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum For Dry Skin 

Characteristics: For those unaware, dryness occurs when your skin loses water very quickly, often leading to dehydration. Dry skin can look flaky, scaly, inflamed and feel bothersome.  

Solution: Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum is the perfect fit for folks with dry skin. Its topical application creates a protective barrier on the dermis preventing TEWL or transepidermal water loss. Moreover, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, our Niacinamide Serum reduces redness, inflammation, hives and other flare-ups. 

How To Use Niacinamide For Dry Skin 

1. Use the Hydrating Face Wash with Sodium Hyaluronate and Red Algae Extract to cleanse. The two humectants bind water molecules to the skin, ensuring its soft and supple appearance. 

2. Dab your skin dry and apply 2 to 3 pumps of the Niacinamide Serum. 

3. After the serum infuses into the skin, apply a dollop of Foxtale’s Hydrating Moisturizer. It contains Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Olive Oil, and Ceramides that banish dry spots or patches. 

4. For your morning routine, apply two fingers worth of SPF. D-Panthenol and Vitamin E in the formula ensure multi-level moisturization for the skin. 

Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum For Oily Skin 

Characteristics: Oily skin carries overactive sebaceous glands. It leads to a never-ending oil slick that attracts dirt, grime, and other impurities. When this buildup and sebum clog pores, they appear enlarged. If they are further aggravated, plugged pores may turn into whiteheads, blackheads or even acne.   

Solution: Our Niacinamide Serum blots excess sebum and prevents clogged pores – making it the perfect choice for folks with oily skin. Lack of hydration can lead sebaceous glands to act up, leading to more greasiness than ever. Luckily, Niacinamide fortifies hydration by preventing TEWL or transepidermal water loss.

How To Use Niacinamide For Oily Skin

1. Take a coin-sized amount of Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash and gently cleanse your skin. Salicylic Acid, the hero ingredient, cuts sebum, unclogs pores and prevents acne bumps.

2. Next, apply 2 to 3 pumps of the Niacinamide Serum. Dab the serum instead of aggressively massaging it on your skin.

3. Once the serum absorbs completely, use Foxtale’s Oil Free Moisturizer to seal hydration and treatment. The lightweight moisturizer also contains Niacinamide for oil control and acne prevention.

4. In your AM regimen, use Foxtale’s Mattifying Sunscreen STAT. The Niacinamide-infused formula ensures formidable sun protection without clogging pores.

Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum For Combination Skin 

Characteristics: Combination skin boasts characteristics of oily and dry skin. If you have combination skin, you may experience a perpetual shine on the T-zone, forehead and chin. Meanwhile, your cheeks would stay relatively dry. 

Solution: Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum works wonders for the combination skin types. It absorbs excess shine and prevents clogged pores in the oily areas. Meanwhile, Niacinamide’s hydrating prowess helps revive the dry, flaky patches in the rest of your face. 

How To Use Niacinamide For Combination Skin 

1. Use the Acne Control Face Wash to cleanse your face. Salicylic Acid in the formula cuts excess sebum, whereas Hyaluronic Acid ensures long-lasting hydration.

2. Once your skin is dry, apply a few drops of the Niacinamide Serum. Observe caution around sensitive areas like the eyes and the mouth. 

3. Next, use Foxtale’s Oil Free Moisturizer to seal and satiate the skin. The non-greasy, lightweight, and non-comedogenic moisturizer has been formulated for the oily/combination skin type. 

4. Follow up with the Ultra-matte Sunscreen by Foxtale. Available in 3 hues, the formula cloaks blemishes and pores to create an even, smooth surface. The best part? The sunscreen doesn’t run with sweat or water! 

Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum For Sensitive Skin 

Characteristics: Sensitive skin is often accompanied by a weakened barrier. For those unaware, the lipid or skin barrier acts as the first line of defence for the body. It keeps menacing pollutants, aggressors and impurities at bay. So, when this barrier’s integrity is compromised, it leads to inflammation, redness, and other flare ups. 

Solution: Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum reinforces the lipid barrier by boosting Ceramides and Elastin production. Moreover, the active ingredient’s anti-inflammatory properties reduce episodes of redness, rashes, and other flare-ups. 

How To Use Niacinamide For Sensitive Skin 

1. Start by cleansing with Foxtale’s Hydrating Face Wash. The gentle, pH balancing formula ensures deep hydration, soothes inflamed skin, and promotes a healthy barrier. 

2. Next, dab a few drops of the Niacinamide Serum on your face. 

3. Follow up with a generous slather of the Skin Repair Cream. It uses ERS technology to nourish, hydrate, and heal the skin. 

4. Harmful UV rays can flare up certain skin sensitivities. To avoid this problem, we recommend using our Dewy Sunscreen in your morning routine without fail.