“Niacinamide is a water soluble vitamin in the B group family,” explains Nicola Kropach, Aesthetics Rx skin expert. “It’s found in many foods including green vegetables, fish, eggs and cereal grains.”
What Are The Key Benefits Of Niacinamide?
“Niacinamide is versatile and multifunctional,” says Nicola. “It’s a good, safe choice for all skin types, even sensitive, acne and rosacea-prone skin. It reinforces the skin’s protective barrier, reduces inflammation and redness, and refines pores. Niacinamide also helps to reduce trans-epidermal water loss, even skin tone and assists with skin’s repair function. It minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles associated with premature skin ageing.”
Which Skin Types Is It Most Suitable For?
“All skin types can use Niacinamide for a healthy glow and antioxidant benefits,” says Nicola. “However, it’s beneficial for damaged skin with a compromised barrier, as well as complexions suffering redness and irritation. It is popular for treating hyperpigmentation in a clinical setting. It helps to minimise the appearance of brown, patchy uneven skin tone.”
The Ingredients It Works Well With?
“Niacinamide is easily formulated,” says Nicola. “It is chemically compatible with other skincare ingredients and well-tolerated by all skin types. As a cosmeceutical, it works well with most skincare ingredients, including other cosmeceuticals. These are retinoids, peptides, hyaluronic acid, AHAs, BHA, vitamin C, and antioxidants. If you’re using retinoids at night, team them with a Vitamin B serum during the day. Niacinamide can help reduce the irritation that typically occurs when first starting to use retinoids.”
Top Skincare Formulas Containing Niacinamide
Aesthetics Rx B Serum
This luxe serum teams niacinamide with a blend of Indigenous Australian and Ayurvedic plant medicine to brighten, soothe and purify. It infuses a vibrant, luminous glow as it nurtures and nourishes. B Serum is plant-based and assists natural cellular turnover and infuses hydration.
Skinstitut Expert Reset Skin-Firming Peptide Serum
This swiftly absorbed serum has been formulated to support normal, dry and combination skin types. It blends anti-inflammatory niacinamide with panthenol, native Kakadu plum and Hyaluronic Acid to boost hydration. At the same time, it address fine lines and wrinkles and supports the skin’s natural repair processes.
The Secret Skincare Serum
This medically formulated serum helps to ward off damage from free radicals. It supports skin repair and infuses hydration, as well as reduces redness and soothes irritation.
Avène DermAbsolue Recontouring Mask
A wonderfully soothing mask, this hydrates as it supports skin structure and strength. It assists collagen production and evens skin texture, while enhancing radiance.
Olay Super Serums With Niacinamide
This collection of four serums each team niacinamide with an individual ingredient to address specific skin concerns. Hyaluronic Acid Serum infuses moisture to dry and dehydrated skin. Cica soothes and calms inflamed skin. vitamin C delivers brightening benefits, while Super Serum has 99 percent niacin amide to restore a lit-from-within glow.
