Why You Should be Using Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3.

It has been used clinically by dermatologists for a long time, but the rise of science-led effective skincare, especially so at high street prices (see The Ordinary, The Inkey List), has seen use of niacinamide skyrocket.

Its ability to repair skin damage and offer protection from environmental stressors (e.g. pollution), as well as creating new skin cells and producing skin barrier protecting lipids, makes it a wonder ingredient that can be applied topically to reap the benefits.

Why You Should Use It:

• If you suffer from redness or inflammation, it can help to reduce red patches and act as an anti-inflammatory;

• Regulates oil on the face to reduce the number of spots that develop;

• Tackle uneven skin tone by reducing hyperpigmentation and the appearance of melasma

• Can help to treat photoageing which is caused by ultra-violet rays

• Minimises large pores and tightens them up

• Improves the brightness of skin

• Specifically useful on rosacea-prone skin

• Keeps the skin moisturised and hydrated