Niacinamide is the cosmetic ingredient that everyone is talking about now . Why? Well, because at concentrations of more than 4% it is used for practically everything that occurs to you on a cosmetic level, with the advantage that it does not usually cause side effects. It paints well, right? If you introduce it into your beauty routine, you will not regret it.
What is it about niacinamide that everyone talks about it?
- Niacinamide is multipurpose. As stated by the Doctor in Chemistry and cosmetologist Raquel Marcos on her Instagram (@cosciencia), which we strongly recommend you follow, and on her blog, "niacinamide (or nicotamide) is the water-soluble form of vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid ), it is an all-purpose ingredient and a star ingredient in Korean cosmetics as a depigmenting agent. " The expert lists several benefits of this compound: it regulates sebum production, helps with melasma and hyperpigmentation, reduces redness, enhances hydration and, in addition, evens out skin tone.
- For her part, another of our favorite cosmetologists, Ana Santamarina (@santamarina) also talks about her in her featured stories and tells us that niacinamide also brings luminosity, improves skin texture and the appearance of wrinkles and reduces the appearance of the pores , since its continued use increases the synthesis of collagen. "It also improves the barrier function of the skin, so it works great when it is punished by anti-acne treatments or if retinoids are used. In this video he tells it in detail.
How to use niacinamide?
It can be used in the morning and then apply sunscreen and / or at night, after your usual treatment. However, there are many products that carry it, although until now it has not been used as a claim, so check the INCI (list of ingredients) of your moisturizer, you are still pleasantly surprised. By the way, it is not incompatible with Vitamin C, but it is better not to mix it with glycolic acid (unless they are already together in the same product, then there is no problem).
Read on to learn about some of our favorite products that include niacinamide among their components.
Niacinamide is the cosmetic ingredient that everyone is talking about now . Why? Well, because at concentrations of more than 4% it is used for practically everything that occurs to you on a cosmetic level, with the advantage that it does not usually cause side effects. It paints well, right? If you introduce it into your beauty routine, you will not regret it.
What is it about niacinamide that everyone talks about it?
- Niacinamide is multipurpose. As stated by the Doctor in Chemistry and cosmetologist Raquel Marcos on her Instagram (@cosciencia), which we strongly recommend you follow, and on her blog, "niacinamide (or nicotamide) is the water-soluble form of vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid ), it is an all-purpose ingredient and a star ingredient in Korean cosmetics as a depigmenting agent. " The expert lists several benefits of this compound: it regulates sebum production, helps with melasma and hyperpigmentation, reduces redness, enhances hydration and, in addition, evens out skin tone.
- For her part, another of our favorite cosmetologists, Ana Santamarina (@santamarina) also talks about her in her featured stories and tells us that niacinamide also brings luminosity, improves skin texture and the appearance of wrinkles and reduces the appearance of the pores , since its continued use increases the synthesis of collagen. "It also improves the barrier function of the skin, so it works great when it is punished by anti-acne treatments or if retinoids are used. In this video he tells it in detail.
How to use niacinamide?
It can be used in the morning and then apply sunscreen and / or at night, after your usual treatment. However, there are many products that carry it, although until now it has not been used as a claim, so check the INCI (list of ingredients) of your moisturizer, you are still pleasantly surprised. By the way, it is not incompatible with Vitamin C, but it is better not to mix it with glycolic acid (unless they are already together in the same product, then there is no problem).
Read on to learn about some of our favorite products that include niacinamide among their components.
Lookfantastic
€ 33.95Niacinamide Serum
With a non-sticky texture and a combination of 5% niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this SVR serum is a hydration boost for the skin with all the benefits we have told you about.
Lookfantastic
€ 11.95Moisturizer for sensitive and combination skin
What it costs us for sensitive and combination skin to find creams that treat both problems! This, with niacinamide, has turned out to be a good ally for us. Do not stop trying it.
Vichy
€ 19.45Localized treatment of granites
If you get pimples in a localized way from time to time, these types of products are great. It's the Normaderm SOS Anti-Blemish Sulfur Paste from Vichy. Here, for example, niacinamide appears combined with glycolic acid in the formula itself, so there are no interaction problems between ingredients.
Lookfantastic
€ 36.45Night cream
We like cosmetics that act while we sleep and this is a good option now that our skin is most affected by the use of masks. This cream is firming and repairing thanks to the fact that it also contains peptides.
La Roche-Posay
€ 19.95Unifying treatment
The Effaclar line from La Roche Posay is one of the essentials when we have acne-prone skin. It has niacinamide, of course, and also LHA and salicylic acid and adds a touch of color to unify the most natural tone.
Lookfantastic
€ 11.45Moisturizer with SPF
If you are looking for a simplified but effective beauty routine, this cream can help you a lot. Contains sunscreen and niacinamide, as well as ceramides and hyaluronic acid. It is non-comedogenic and very light, so although I say that it is for dry skin, combination and oily skin can also dare to try it.
Amazon
€ 7.2010% Niacinamide Serum
The Ordinary serum is one of the culprits that niacinamide, which has always been in our creams discreetly, has jumped to the fore. This product contains our star ingredient at a concentration of 10%.
Lookfantastic
€ 15.95Treatment for flaking
The Sebiaclear Hydra Treatment from SVR Laboratoires is one of the most recommended for dry and weakened skin. It absorbs quickly, but leaves the skin feeling comfortable. If you are following a very aggressive acne treatment or using retinol, it can be your lifesaver when you have flaking.
Lookfantastic
€ 10.45Eye contour
If you have bags and dark circles, choose a specific product with niacinamide. It will be a great ally to get rid of them.
