Benefits of niacinamide on your skin

Most of the time, the ingredient that is most often found in most products, whether we are talking about creams, serums, essences, lotions, masks, eye patches, shampoos, toners, we see that they contain Niacinamide. Have you ever wondered why this is beneficial for your skin? Or, if you thought about it, you probably didn't find the answer you were looking for.

What Is Niacinamide?

Known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide, it has become a well-known ingredient among skin care and beautification enthusiasts because it has numerous skin-stimulating benefits, among which we can list that it offers a special brightness to the skin in addition to hydration and anti-aging .

It is an essential water-soluble vitamin that the body cannot synthesize, because it must either be consumed or applied locally for the benefits.

Niacinamide can be found both in night creams but also in mild cleaning products and waxes, being a vitamin that is rapidly growing in popularity among care enthusiasts  of the skin.

How Does Niacinamide Work?

The body synthesizes niacinamide from niacin (nicotinic acid), the transformation from niacin to niacinamide taking place when a quantity of niacin greater than what is needed for the human body is administered. If we refer to skin care products, the synthesized ingredient (niacinamide) can have a calming effect, being proven to have an antioxidant effect.

Who Should Use Niacinamide?

Vitamin B3 benefits many skin types, whether you want to diminish skin discoloration or minimize the signs of aging, the vitamin is a key player in your skin care regimen

How Often to Use Niacinamide?

The frequency of use depends on the intensity of the care product  of the skin you apply, for example: if you use Apieu Madecassoside Sleeping Mask  - product that is a sleeping mask, which offers a renewed glow with a pleasant appearance during the night, contains a variety of complexes and ingredients derived from oil, providing your skin with effective hydration. The mask from Apieu used as the last step of skin care, before going to bed, apply an appropriate amount on the face, the next morning rinse with warm water. 

Can Niacinamide Be Combined With Other Products?

Since niacinamide used alone can be beneficial for skin health, it can also be combined with skin-beneficial vitamins such as vitamin C and retinol exfoliants. You can also use C-Niacin Toning Ampoule - which is a product enriched with 70% sea buckthorn fruit extract and abundant vitamin content (Vitamins such as B5, P, B3, E and vitamin C) with the role of brightening the skin by penetrating l in depth, this product is used after cleansing and toning, applying 2-3 drops and massaging until absorbed. 

BENEFITS OF NIACINAMIDE:

1. TONES AND FADES DARK SPOTS- If you notice the appearance of new freckles after spending too much time in the sun, don't panic because it's time to add topical niacinamide to your skin care routine. Because Niacinamide helps to block the enzyme responsible for producing unwanted pigmentation and can create an overall even skin tone

2. SOOTHES IRRITATED SKIN - Vitamin B3 helps to calm the skin while reducing irritation. Niacinamide being the ideal ingredient used together with anti-aging products formulated with retinol and glycolic acid have a series of benefits for the skin and the combination of these powerful exfoliants with vitamin B3 can help calm redness and irritation. 

3. KEEP THE SKIN MOISTURIZED - There are studies that show that Niacinamide together with moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid offers an increase in the skin's natural moisturizing capacity, supporting ceramide production and improving the skin's natural barrier to keep it away from stress factors. 

4. CLEARS THE SKIN - Niacnimaid applied daily can help the skin to balance the production of oil and sebum in a natural way, which in the moment of an imbalance, can contribute to the clogging of the pores and the appearance of acne. What you need to remember is that niacinamide is a soothing ingredient. 

5. PROTECTS THE SKIN FROM STRESS AND IRRITANT FACTORS - Pollution, UV rays, lack of sleep, stress, are irritating factors from both the external and internal environment, the factors that cause us premature signs of aging, wrinkles and discoloration.

CONCLUSIONS:

It is important to add niacinamide to your care routine. But how should it? Well, as I read, niacinamide in combination with the mentioned ingredients makes the product contents penetrate the skin barrier and restore its glow. 

It is equally important to read the labels of the products before using them on the skin to know when they should be applied, because some products in the morning routine and others offer more benefits when used at night.

Don't forget, when you use a product it's good to know what type of skin you have as well as its needs, no matter how you incorporate niacinamide, it will definitely improve your routine and its results.

Until next time, take care of your skin. Sincerely, the wowskin team.