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All about niacinamide, the deeply-effective ingredient your skincare routine needs
Known for its 'Photoshop' effect on the skin, niacinamide is the active ingredient of the moment. The reason? This form of Vitamin B3 is particularly loved by combination to oily skin types and is equally suitable for sensitive skin due to its gentle action on pores, inflammation, and blemishes. In this article, we’re shedding light on this highly effective ingredient your skincare routine needs.
What are its benefits for the skin?
Equally well-suited for combination to oily skin types due to its action on blemishes, as well as mature skin to diminish signs of ageing, niacinamide is also particularly recommended for sensitive epidermis owing to its gentle nature. It acts particularly on:
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Skin’s hydrating: niacinamide strengthens the skin hydrolipidic film and the skin barrier to retain hydration. It also reduces water loss, thereby helping to maintain an optimal level of hydration to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
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Sebum excess and blemishes: niacinamide helps regulate sebum levels to protect against pore blockage, the root cause of blackheads and comedones.
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Signs of ageing and skin’s texture: niacinamide helps stimulate collagen synthesis and also enhances the firmness and elasticity of the skin. Moreover, it improves the skin texture by reducing the appearance of enlarged pores and wrinkles.
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Redness and irritations: with its anti-inflammatory properties and soothing virtues, niacinamide helps calm redness, irritations, and inflammations.
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Hyperpigmentation: it contributes to reducing dark spots and hyperpigmentation, promoting an even and radiant complexion. Moreover, thanks to its antioxidant properties, it protects the skin against damage caused by free radicals and UV rays responsible for premature ageing.
The anti-ageing treatments enriched in niacinamide
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Odacité SPF50 Mineral Drops Niacinamide + Green Tea Invisible Sunscreen: a high-protection sunscreen is the first step in an anti-ageing routine! Thanks to its formula enriched in niacinamide, this one comes with anti-ageing and reparative protection, which helps protect against pigmentation spots. We also love in its tinted version for a radiant complexion.
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Oskia Bedtime Beauty Boost: this velvety anti-ageing night cream stimulates skin regeneration with a blend of nutrients, niacinamide, and floral extracts to reduce wrinkles and spots.
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BioEffect EGF Power Advanced Anti-Ageing Cream: the ideal anti-ageing cream for powerful and comprehensive action. It combines the renowned EGF protein with oridonin to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, niacinamide to diminish spots and enhance radiance, and hyaluronic acid to maintain skin hydration.
#AskTheExpert, Marion, Expertise & Experience Director
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Does niacinamide have any side effects or irritations?
No, because niacinamide is gentle and non-irritating, it is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
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When to use a niacinamide treatment?
Unlike some actives such as retinol or glycolic acid, niacinamide is not photosensitizing, which means products containing it can be safely applied in the morning or evening.
Do you have any more questions about this multi-action ingredient, or do you want to find the product that best suits your skin's needs? Write to us at hello@ohmycream.com; our beauty experts will be delighted to help you.
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