Benefits of Using Niacinamide for Skincare. 4 Great SK-II Products with Niacinamide!

Niacinamide or nicotinamide is a type of vitamin B3 that our body produces naturally from tryptophan (a type of amino acid). The primary sources of vitamin B3 are the following food items:

• Fish
• Milk
• Eggs
• Nuts
• Legumes
• Leafy greens
• Cereal
• Meat

This type of vitamin is needed for our body to maintain the production of sugar and fat and to ensure our cells remain healthy. Besides, Niacinamide is crucial for maintaining healthy-looking skin and helps treat skin conditions like discoloration, acne, and even fine lines or wrinkles.

Niacinamide does wonders for your skin due to its restorative, hydrating and skin-brightening properties. It restores the protein structure around the skin and locks in moisture to protect it from forms of environmental damage. Niacinamide-based skin care products are suitable for teenagers and mothers alike because it works for most age groups looking to improve their skin health.

Here are some niacinamide benefits you can experience when you incorporate this substance into your skincare routine.

Your skin barrier is your face’s defence against toxins and free radicals that can penetrate the skin. It also keeps your face moisturized. But as you age, this barrier can weaken, so you may experience dry patches around the cheeks or forehead.

Over time this barrier needs a boost to prevent skin conditions. Niacinamide formulated skin barrier support creams can protect your face and provide extra defence as you age.

Red blotchy skin is caused by a variety of external factors such as air pollution, allergens, or dry air. Alternatively, you may have an underlying skin condition that makes the skin red like rosacea or psoriasis.

Face moisturizers and treatments with niacinamide reduce inflammation which can ease redness in the face. These products soothe irritated skin caused by other products like exfoliants or the incorrect skincare routine.

We all have skin pores and ideally, these pores should be microscopic. Enlarged facial pores may be caused by a loss of elasticity or an increase in sebum. The incorrect skincare products and regimens may also cause your pores to stretch. Consequently, you will experience blackheads and acne on the face. Formulas with niacinamide can reduce the size of your pores and give your skin a smooth complexion.

Hyperpigmentation is excessive pigmentation of the skin. This pigmentation is found around the eyes, nose, and mouth areas. It is caused by an increase in melanin which happens as you age or if you expose your skin to the sun often. You may start to see sun spots on your skin, which is difficult to even out especially if you use the incorrect products.

Niacinamide hyperpigmentation skin treatments help reduce these dark spots from sun exposure by evening out your skin tone appearance. These products also visibly brighten up the skin giving your face a youthful glow.

With age, your body may produce less collagen which can affect other chemicals in the body i.e., keratin that gives you a youthful appearance. This is when you’ll start to see fine lines and wrinkles appear around your eyes, nose, and lips.

Furthermore, the protein keratin has been known to keep the skin firm and healthy. Using products that have niacinamide in them can boost the production of keratin to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

Excessive oil production on the face can cause acne outbreaks, redness, and clogged pores. Excessive or incorrect use of makeup instigates excess oil production and accumulation. Niacinamide helps balance your face’s oil production without drying the skin out.

There are 4 skin types: Normal, oily, dry, and combination. If you don’t use the right products for your skin type it can affect your face’s pH balance and it can make certain conditions worse such as acne or dry skin.

Being a derivative of vitamin B3, Niacinamide is water-soluble. Thus, products with niacinamide as an ingredient are formulated for all types of skin whether you struggle with dry patches or an increase in oil production. Its main purpose is to provide added support for your skin.

Before using a niacinamide product you may experience a variety of skin issues such as oily or dry patches, dark marks, acne, or an increase in fine lines and wrinkles.

Niacinamide has a series of components that assist with different elements on the skin’s surface like:

• Barrier function
• Collagen stimulation
• Melanin inhibition
• Antioxidants
• Sebum regulation
• Anti-inflammatory

Here are examples of niacinamide before and after scenarios so you can fully understand how these products operate:

• Uneven skin tone: Before you may experience spots spots around your eyes, mouth, and nose which can be caused by sun exposure and hormonal imbalances. After using a niacinamide skincare product you will begin to see the marks lightening and your skin slowly starts evening out.
• Inflamed skin: Before you may have red and swollen skin due to an allergic reaction or acne. You may have dark red inflamed spots around the cheeks and chin. Regularly using niacinamide products can soothe the skin, reduce inflammation and redness.
• Acne breakouts: Before you’ll experience an increase in sebum production that causes clogged pores and a sudden outbreak of acne. After applying the right niacinamide product to your face, you may notice that sebum production has slowed down and your acne starts to disappear.

A niacinamide skincare routine is easy and can greatly improve your appearance if done correctly. The way you use niacinamide will depend on the type of product you’ve bought. If you bought a moisturizer then use it after washing your face.

On the flip side, if you’ve chosen a niacinamide serum then this product should come before your moisturizer because it helps the skin absorb the active ingredients. There are some basic rules that you should follow:

• Use it regularly (but not more than twice a day)
• Start with a lower concentration (2%-3%)
• Don’t use it with vitamin C serum.
• Don’t use it if you have any kind of allergy.

If your skin accepts niacinamide, you will notice brighter and more youthful-looking skin just after a week.

Everyone’s skin is different so the niacinamide product you choose should help for your individual needs. For instance, if you have sunspots or hyperpigmentation, you’ll need a serum to help even out your skin tone.

Any niacinamide product that is higher than 5% can start to irritate the skin which isn’t ideal if you already have red or dry skin.

SK-II has a wide range of high-quality products formulated with niacinamide. Whether you’re looking for a cream to reduce the effects of sunspots or a serum to visibly brighten up your complexion, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this range:

• GenOptics Ultraura Essence
• GenOptics Spot Essence Serum
• SKINPOWER Essence

PITERA™ works well with Niacinamide, and it’s a natural bio ingredient that is created using yeast fermentation. What’s more, PITERA™ has over 50 micronutrients that completely transform your skin, reducing visible spots and smoothing out fine line appearance.

The SK-II GenOptics Ultraura Essence Serum is a brightening serum formulated with niacinamide as well as lotus flower extract and PITERA™. Backed by extensive research, this product visibly reduces stubborn skin dullness and brightens skin tone. It’s perfect for evening out your skin tone and it’s for all skin types.

If you’ve spent most of your life trying to cover up blotchy skin with foundation and concealers, then it’s time to change up your skincare routine.

SK-II niacinamide and PITERA™ serums are great for evening out skin tone and reducing redness. Moisturizers are ideal for locking in moisture to prevent dry skin and to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Consider the information in this post to help you find a niacinamide skin care product that will work wonders for your complexion.