Niacinamide: The Unsung Hero Of Your Skincare Routine
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Every skincare ingredient that we know of and have added to our skincare routines has had its fair share of internet fame at one point or another. Be it the hydration powerhouse hyaluronic acid, the glow-getter vitamin C, or the skin barrier-loving ceramides; all these ingredients have blown up the internet with their skin-transforming benefits. But the one ingredient that has been silently working its magic on your skin is niacinamide. The multi-tasker, niacinamide holds multiple benefits for your skin. But before we dive into what it can do for your skin, let’s understand what is niacinamide.
Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 whose benefits range from offering a more even-looking complexion, supporting your skin’s natural barrier function, soothing inflamed skin, and the list goes on. Safe to say, this ingredient is the jack of all trades. This ingredient has made its way into most of our skincare routines through serums, moisturizers, toners, and even sheet masks. And while niacinamide is silently busy being the hero of your skincare regime, we’re going to tell you about all its benefits.
1. Treats spots & pigmentation
Be it acne scars, dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, you can count on niacinamide to fade those away by inhibiting melanin production. This will result in giving you brighter, more even-toned skin.
2. Soothes inflammation
Niacinamide is known to have anti-inflammatory benefits that help soothe inflamed skin, redness, and irritation. If you have acne-prone or sensitive skin, then niacinamide is sure to help save your skin from constant flare-ups.
3. Improves skin barrier health
A lesser-known benefit of niacinamide, but one that will make your skin look & feel healthy from the inside out. Niacinamide supports cholesterol production that helps close the gaps between your skin cells making for a healthy skin barrier.
4. Reduces the appearance of signs of aging
Your skin is exposed to environmental aggressors throughout the day, this can lead to the appearance of discolouration, fine lines, and wrinkles. Niacinamide aids in collagen production that helps make your skin look firmer & youthful over time by improving skin elasticity.
5. Controls sebum production & minimises pores
If you’re tired of looking at large open pores and excess sebum clogging them leading to frequent acne breakouts, then make niacinamide a part of your routine. This ingredient helps minimise pores in turn controlling sebum production and breakouts.
So, the question is – is there anything niacinamide can’t do? From anti-aging benefits to supporting your skin barrier, and everything in between. This ingredient is the best thing to happen to your skin if you’re dealing with any of the above concerns.
Where can you find this ingredient? In literally every product you can think of – cleansers, toners, serums, sleeping masks, moisturisers, you name it, and this ingredient has been used in it. So naturally we had to go on the lookout for the best niacinamide products out there, and our search led us to this one product from Within Beauty called the Calming Drops Soothing Serum. And once we used this product, we concluded that it is as multi-tasking as niacinamide itself.
Firstly, the texture – this serum has a unique texture which is enough for this product to be passed off as a moisturiser as well. And even though it has a thick gel consistency, this serum does not weigh down on your skin, even if you have oily skin.
Secondly, this serum stands true to its name. Whether it’s skin irritation from overuse of active ingredients, or healing redness from rashes or inflammation, this product is all you need. The niacinamide is backed by a traditional Chinese medicine, Kushen, worked to heal inflamed skin. This serum also helps fade acne scars & pigmentation over time, thanks to the presence of niacinamide’s brightening benefits. And the combined benefits of ceramides & niacinamide help repair skin barrier damage. To add to the mix, the natural goodness of cucumber & aloe vera offers a cooling & hydrating effect on the skin.
Lastly, a trick that we read about and tried, sandwiching this serum with retinol. The calming effect of the serum softens the blow of retinol, leading to little to no purging. Add one layer of this serum, followed by retinol, and another layer of this serum, which makes for the perfect recipe to keep purging at bay.
To sum up our experience with this serum, it is one product that is a must-have in every skincare regime at a pocket pinch of just ₹799! Whether you have oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin, this serum is all you need on days when you feel your strong active-laden skincare needs to take a backseat. And it’s also available on Nykaa.
To conclude, niacinamide may not be the master of treating one skin concern, but it does a little bit to heal your skin from all fronts. It is the one ingredient that your skin can fall back on when all else fails, just like this serum from Within Beauty!
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