Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, is a versatile skincare ingredient known for strengthening the skin barrier, improving uneven skin tone, and supporting overall skin health. It helps boost the production of ceramides, reducing moisture loss and keeping skin hydrated and resilient.

Its gentle, multifunctional properties make it an excellent ingredient for maintaining healthier-looking skin on both the face and body.

Key Benefits:

Skin Barrier Support: Strengthens the skin's moisture barrier and helps prevent moisture loss.

Brightening: Helps improve uneven skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots.

Redness Reduction: Helps reduce the appearance of visible redness and red blotchiness.

Skin Rejuvenation: Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Fun Fact:

Unlike exfoliating acids that work on the skin's surface, niacinamide helps brighten skin by reducing the transfer of melanin-containing pigment particles between skin cells. This makes it a popular ingredient for achieving a more even-looking complexion without relying on exfoliation.

INCI Name: Niacinamide

Source:

Tanno, O., et al. (2000). Nicotinamide increases biosynthesis of ceramides as well as other stratum corneum lipids to improve the epidermal permeability barrier. British Journal of Dermatology, 143(3), 524–531. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2000.03705.x

Hakozaki, T., et al. (2002). The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer. British Journal of Dermatology, 147(1), 20–31. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.04834.x

Bissett, D. L., Oblong, J. E., & Berge, C. A. (2005). Niacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatologic Surgery, 31, 860–866. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31732