Niacinamide

Lets get deep into this underrated ingredient - niacinamide. Niacinamide is an ingredient that can be used to treat a wide variety of skin concerns. It is amazingly versatile, and goes well with many other skin ingredients making it a strong player in the skin care lineup. 

So what are the key benefits of this ingredient? Niacinamide acts as an anti-inflammatory by calming the skin. This is especially good for those who experience skin inflammation and redness. It also can help with hyperpigmentation by brightening the skin, as well as prevent the skin from further sun damage. Basically, this ingredient works to protect the skin from sun damage while building healthy skin cells. If you experience acne prone skin or tend to have oily skin, niacinamide can be very helpful. For those with acne prone skin, niacinamide can lower oil production and help control the breakout. Lastly, this ingredient has excellent anti-aging properties as it boosts collagen production. 

Depending on your skin type, and what you are looking to treat there are a variety of formulations of this ingredient for different functions. If you are looking to brighten up your skin, niacinamide along with a vitamin C serum or cream can help with hyperpigmentation. If you have acne prone skin, niacinamide with the use of azelaic acid or BHA will help detoxify pores and reduce sebum production. Another great combination that can help boost collagen production is niacinamide with the use of retinoids. These two work together to target fine lines and wrinkles. Because retinoids can cause some irritation to the skin, adding the niacinamide will work to help with redness and irritation. 

When it comes to general skin health, you may obtain some of the benefits of niacinamide from the foods that you eat. Vitamin B-3 is found in eggs, green veggies, beans, fish, and milk. 

Niacinamide is a very safe product to use and has a wide variety of benefits. It is one of those ingredients you can find in almost any type of skincare product—serums, moisturizers, or even cleansers. Incorporating this ingredient into your skincare routine can have a positive impact on your overall skin health.