Is niacinamide the ultimate active ingredient for brighter skin?

There is a trendy ingredient that you should make room for in your beauty routine. We are talking about niacinamide that promises to occupy a privileged place in your dressing table. The benefits are multiple: from lightening pigmentation to controlling excess sebum. What can it do for your skin? We tell you everything.

When a moisturizer or serum promises to be packed with skin-caring vitamins and minerals, one of them is probably vitamin B3, also known as niacinamide. Although this active ingredient has been around for years, it is becoming more popular every day due to the many properties and benefits it brings to the skin of the face.

What is niacinamide?

Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that is incorporated into many topical skin care formulations. This active ingredient is known to have remarkable benefits for all skin types (and ages). If ever there was a complete ingredient, this is it.

What are the benefits of niacinamide?

The benefits of niacinamide for the skin are multiple (and it has no known contraindications. It is suitable even for sensitive skin). First of all, it plays a fundamental role in strengthening the skin barrier, since it reduces water loss from the epidermis and increases ceramides. Therefore, the use of a moisturizer or serum rich in niacinamide increases the skin's defense capacity against pollution and moisture loss.

On the other hand, niacinamide reduces the production of sebum or oil on the face, which can indirectly help reduce excessively large pores, as well as control acne breakouts. In addition, it is considered one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory in skin care. Lastly, this active ingredient is useful for brightening the complexion, reducing hyperpigmentation by evening out skin tone, and improving acne scars by smoothing skin texture.

Best cosmetics with niacinamide

Murad Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Murad's Pigmentation Fading Serum uses Niacinamide along with Vitamin C for clearer, younger-looking skin. The illuminating pigments inside also provide an instant glow. Also, it is an elixir of youth as it reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Magic Serum Crystal Elixir by Charlotte Tilbury

This magical elixir is ideal for dull mature skin. Enriched with polyglutamic acid (even more moisturizing than hyaluronic acid) and niacinamide, the skin will appear softer, smoother and more luminous. The texture leaves a feeling of instant freshness.

Niacinamide 100% Powder, from The Ordinary

If its price has won you over, niacinamide powders will be love at first sight. The powder is added to the serum or moisturizer in your regular routine to combat unwanted shine, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture.

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