What is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide Benefits for Skin
What is Niacinamide?
One of the B-complex vitamins, niacinamide — also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide — is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants help to protect the surface of your skin from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and environmental aggressors, which include both pollution and UV rays.
Niacinamide Benefits for Skin
Due to their brightening and skin-soothing properties, the benefits of niacinamide-infused skincare may include helping to fade the appearance of dark spots, discoloration, redness and post-acne marks for a more even skin tone.
Niacinamide is also known for its anti-aging effects. As one of many antioxidants for skin, it’s worth noting that this popular ingredient is a must-have in your anti-aging routine to address visible signs of aging like wrinkles, especially for those with sensitive skin.
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“For dark spots, wrinkles and post-acne marks, niacinamide is an important addition to an effective skincare routine. It may sound like a stretch for one ingredient to have so many benefits, but it truly is multifaceted. Since niacinamide is a potent antioxidant, it makes sense that this gentle ingredient can have such a powerful impact on the way your skin looks.”
Julia Tzu, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Board-Certified Dermatologist & IT Cosmetics Advisory Board Member
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Sources:
Niacinamide
Antioxidants in Skincare
Comparative Study of the Wrinkle Reduction Benefits
Niacinamide for Skin