What is Niacinamide?
Definition: Niacinamide or Vitamin B3 is a water soluble vitamin and functions to improve skin’s surface visibly in terms of pores size reduction, skin hyperpigmentation, fine lines and sallowness of the skin.
Function: It enhances the skin’s protection by thickening it, as well as enhances its robustness, and diminishes their size to make pores seem lesser noticeable.
Benefits of Niacinamide
Reduces Inflammation: beneficial in soothing the skin which in turn, reduces inflammation.
Minimizes Pores: Reduces the size of pores and smoothes out wrinkles thus making it effective in enlarged pores.
Improves Skin Texture: It single handedly works to eradicate rough surface and bring the best texture in skin.
Balances Oil Production: Reduces the secretion of sebum making it useful particularly for people with oily skin or acne prone skin.
Brightens Skin: Useful for the reduction of hyper-pigmented skin including dark spots giving you an even skin tone.
Anti-Aging: Helps to diminish the fine lines and the wrinkles because it promotes the production collagen in the skin.
What Care Routine Can you Adopt when Using Niacinamide
Cleanser: First wash with a mild soap to bring out the basic cleaning to wash away the body soiling.
Seraphil’s Tip: You may try our Vitamin C Facewash that also has Niacinamide, for a brightening and deep cleansing facial wash.
Toner: Use a toner which helps to prepare the skin for better absorption of other working elements in creams in the next step.
Serum: Apply a serum which has high concentration of Niacinamide where needed.
Seraphil’s Tip: Salicylic Acid 4% NIACINAMIDE SERUM specifically targets acne and at the same time calms the skin and gradually lightens it.
Moisturizer: Lastly, apply a moisturizer which seals in all the nutrients and moisture that your skin might need.
Seraphil’s Tip: Look at the Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide: it effectively hydrates the skin and strengthens the skin barrier.
FAQs
Q: Can Niacinamide be used with other active ingredients?
A: Yes, Niacinamide is versatile and can be used with most other ingredients, including Vitamin C and retinol. Seraphil products are designed to be compatible and effective when layered together.
Q: How long does it take to see results with Niacinamide?
A: Consistent use of Niacinamide can show noticeable improvements in skin texture and tone within 4 to 8 weeks.
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