Collection: Niacinamide

What niacinamide is

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. In skincare it is one of the most versatile ingredients: studies show it supports the skin barrier, helps skin hold moisture, and can make enlarged-looking pores, oiliness and uneven tone look better over several weeks. It is generally well tolerated, so it suits most skin types, and it plays well with other ingredients.

The niacinamide products we stock

• Night cream: UpCircle Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide, described by UpCircle as vegan and cruelty-free.
• Day cream: Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Wake Me Up Day Cream, pairing niacinamide with vitamin C.
• All-in-one serum: Skinist The Perfectionist, with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and retinol.
• For body: Clean + Kind's Retinol Body Lotion, made with grass-fed tallow, niacinamide, shea and jojoba.

How to use niacinamide

• It works morning or night, in a serum or a cream.
• Pair it with hyaluronic acid for hydration or vitamin C in the morning. The idea that the two cannot be mixed comes from old lab work and does not apply to modern formulas.
• Give it 8 to 12 weeks of daily use before judging results.

Sources

• Gehring W. Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2004
• Bissett DL et al. Niacinamide: a B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatol Surg. 2005