The secret to getting the glowy, healthy skin you’ve been dreaming of is not in your makeup, but in your skincare. How you care for your skin will reflect in its appearance, and that includes everything from what you eat and drink to what you put on it. Staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet is obviously one of the biggest contributors to your skin’s appearance, but the products that you put on your skin can also help you achieve your skin goals. Skincare products with Niacinamide can help you achieve that glowy healthy look while nourishing your skin to do more than just help with its appearance.
What is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a form of the vitamin B3. In skincare, it has a variety of benefits and is found naturally in the foods we eat. “Niacinamide works at a cellular level to improve the skin’s barrier function, enhance its appearance, and address multiple skin concerns ranging from acne to aging,” says Dr. Parks, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of DermWarehouse.
“In skincare, Niacinamide enhances the production of ceramides, which are lipids that help maintain the skin’s protective barrier,” says Dr. Parks. Your skin barrier is essential for maintaining good skin health and can determine the overall appearance of your skin. When your skin barrier needs repair, you might find yourself experiencing more breakouts, redness, or irritation.
“A stronger barrier retains moisture more effectively and shields the skin from environmental damage,” says Dr. Parks. “Additionally, niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe irritated skin and reduce redness,” he says. These properties make it great for use in skincare, which is why we find it in a lot of skincare products that are designed for a variety of skin types. At DermWarehouse, Niacinamide is one of the most common ingredients that we see in the products we carry.
What Does Niacinamide Do For Skin?
Like we said before, Niacinamide has a variety of health benefits for the skin that make it a great ingredient for any skin type. Here are a couple of the many benefits that you may get from using skincare with Niacinamide.
Brighter Skin
Niacinamide has a brightening effect by helping to reduce factors that can cause your complexion to appear dull or uneven. It helps improve barrier functionality by helping your skin absorb moisture and hydration better, which can help it look brighter and more radiant. “We notice that a lot of skincare products with Niacinamide tend to leave your skin looking moisturized, dewy, and radiant,” says Stefanie Parks, CEO of DermWarehouse.
The Elta MD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF helps to protect skin from UV radiation, but it’s also formulated with Niacinamide to nourish the skin and leave it looking radiant without appearing oily. This makes a great base layer for any makeup routine because it improves the overall complexion.
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Niacinamide Is Good For All Skin Types
Some skincare ingredients should only be used among specific skin types. Retinols, for example, may be drying or irritating among those with dry or sensitive skin. “Niacinamide is a great ingredient for any skin type because it’s a versatile vitamin-based ingredient that is gentle on the skin,” says Dr. Parks. “Patients don’t typically experience any redness or irritation from using products with niacinamide,” he says.
Some of our most popular products at DermWarehouse contain Niacinamide. The Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser is a great cleanser choice for any skin type because it gently removes dirt, oil, and debris without stripping the skin of its natural oils which can damage the skin barrier. The Niacinamide it contains gives it a gel texture that is both gentle and nourishing.
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Firmness and Fine Lines
Niacinamide stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential proteins that maintain skin elasticity and firmness. This can help keep the skin looking plump and youthful and diminish the signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. “Addressing concerns of aging skin is about balancing your skincare routine with products like SPF that will protect it, and other ingredients that will nourish and treat existing damage,” says Dr. Parks.
The SkinMedica TNS+ Advanced Serum is a powerful anti-aging serum that can help stimulate collagen production to give skin a youthful glow. “This is one of our most popular skincare serums available at DermWarehouse, and one of our most effective at treating the signs of aging with gentle ingredients,” says Stefanie Parks.
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Clearer Skin
“One of the biggest benefits associated with using Niacinamide in skincare is its anti-inflammatory properties,” says Dr. Parks. “Niacinamide can help improve acne-prone skin by soothing irritation from blemishes. It can also improve skin barrier function, which can help prevent breakouts by balancing oil production in the skin,” he says. Balancing oil production can help regulate oil for those with oily or acne-prone skin.
The Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion is a gentle exfoliant that can help slough off dead skin cells with glycolic acid while nourishing the skin with ingredients like Niacinamide to prevent breakouts from worsening or spreading. This is a popular Niacinamide product that is formulated with active ingredients that can help acne-prone skin.
Because Niacinamide is safe for all skin types, it’s safe to use every day. We recommend using skincare products that are formulated with Niacinamide and other ingredients to create a bespoke skincare routine that can address your concerns individually. From your SPF to your exfoliant, Niacinamide is a great ingredient that can improve the overall look and function of your skin.
