Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin widely used in skincare products. It offers multiple skincare benefits and is suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Benefits:
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Oil Control and Pore Minimizing: Niacinamide helps regulate sebum production, reducing oil buildup and minimizing the appearance of pores.
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Brightening: Niacinamide inhibits melanin transfer, reducing hyperpigmentation and improving uneven skin tone and dullness.
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Barrier Repair: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reducing water loss and enhancing skin hydration.
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Anti-Inflammatory and Soothing: Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties that help calm acne, redness, and skin sensitivity.
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Anti-Aging: Niacinamide promotes collagen production, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and delaying skin aging.
Uses:
Niacinamide is widely used in serums, creams, lotions, and masks, making it suitable for daily skincare routines. It is particularly beneficial for oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.
Precautions:
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Concentration Selection: Common concentrations range from 2% to 10%. Beginners should start with a lower concentration and gradually build tolerance.
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Combination with Other Ingredients: Avoid using Niacinamide with high-concentration Vitamin C or acidic ingredients (e.g., AHAs, BHAs) to prevent irritation.
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Sun Protection: After using niacinamide, it is recommended to strengthen sun protection to shield the skin from UV damage.
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Patch Test for Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin users should perform a patch test before full application to ensure no adverse reactions.
Niacinamide acts as a moisturizing, antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-acne, lightening & whitening agent in personal care products. It offers special efficacy for removing dark yellow tone of skin and makes skin lighter and brighter. Niacinamide reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles and discoloration,improves the elasticity of the skin and helps to protect from UV damage for beautiful and healthy skin. Niacinamide gives well moisturized skin and comfortable skin feeling.
Niacinamide is a multipurpose skin care ingredient,helps build keratin, a protein that maintains skin health. Niacinamide also can make your skin stronger, smoother and brighter.
Nianiamide is the special grade of Vitamin B3, It is derived naturally from nicotinic acid. Niacinamide is a very stable Vitamin which offers a wide range of topical benefits to the skin. YNR®NCM is guaranteed to contain less than 50 ppm residual Nicotinic Acid to reduce the side effect to the skin.
As with any supplement or nutrient, it is important to consult a healthcare professional before incorporating niacinamide into your daily routine, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition or are taking medications. While nicotinamide is generally considered safe when taken within recommended doses, excessive intake may cause adverse effects such as liver damage and gastrointestinal problems.
Applications
● Whitening Agent
● Scalp Care
● Anti-Glycation
● Anti Acne
Advantages
● Prevent melanin from depositing into keratinocytes
● Relieve inflammation
● Accelerate the metabolism of melanocytes
● Promote synthesis of cortical proteins on skin