Niacinamide in Skincare: A Versatile and Effective Ingredient for All Skin Types
Niacinamide is a powerful skincare ingredient that’s gaining popularity in the skincare world for good reason. It’s an excellent ingredient for restoring balance to the skin, improving the appearance of pores and acne, and imparting radiance.
In this article, we’ll cover what niacinamide is, its skincare benefits, and how to add this protective ingredient to your skincare routine.
February 20th, 2025
From BIOTHERM
What is niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a topical form of vitamin B3 that’s infused in skincare products such as serums, toners, moisturizers, and face masks. It’s an especially popular ingredient in skincare products formulated for oily and acne-prone skin, as well as anti-aging treatments.
Benefits of niacinamide in skincare
Clinical studies show that niacinamide is an effective skincare ingredient. It’s been proven to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity. Here are the five main benefits that niacinamide provides in skincare:
Strengthens skin barrier
First off, niacinamide helps to protect and restore the skin barrier. A strong skin barrier is essential to protect the skin against harsh ingredients and pollution, as well as to retain moisture and avoid irritation.
Reduces inflammation and redness
It also helps to fight against skin redness, inflammation, and skin sensitivity. It can calm skin conditions caused by inflammation, such as acne and rosacea.
Minimizes appearance of pores
Niacinamide is excellent for oily and acne-prone skin since it regulates oil production. The skin will stay matte for longer and pores won’t be clogged by excess oil. You’ll experience less acne and your pores will look smaller overall after consistently using niacinamide.
Improves uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation
It also helps to improve skin tone and evenness. Experiencing discoloration, hyperpigmentation, or sun spots? Niacinamide is a superstar ingredient for evening out your skin tone and reducing scarring and unevenness.
Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
Niacinamide is an effective anti-aging skincare ingredient since it improves skin elasticity, and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. You’ll notice your wrinkles and fine lines appear smoother after consistent use. Overall, niacinamide can help your skin look more youthful and radiant.
How to add niacinamide into your skincare routine
It’s easy to add niacinamide to your daily skincare routine since it’s a versatile product suitable for most skin types. Here’s a step-by-step skincare routine featuring niacinamide-based products:
- Gently cleanse your skin with Aquasource Hydra Barrier Cleanser to wash away impurities without stripping your skin. This cleanser also helps to protect the skin barrier, performing double duty when paired with niacinamide-based products.
- Follow up with a facial serum suitable for your skin type, such as the Life Plankton Regenerating Serum for anti-aging.
- Now it’s time to add niacinamide to your skincare routine. In the morning, use the Blue Therapy Multi-Defender SPF 25. This anti-aging hydrating cream is a triple threat – it fights signs of aging and hydrates, provides UVA/UVB sun protection, and it’s powered by niacinamide for its skin improving benefits.
- In the evening, apply Blue Retinol Night Serum after cleansing – it’s formulated with the powerful anti-aging pro-retinol and niacinamide to fight wrinkles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Follow up with a rich cream to lock in moisture, such as the Blue Peptides Uplift Night Cream.
- Niacinamide can also be used to repair your skin barrier through our Lait Corporel Active Recovery.
Lait Corporel Active Recovery repairs your skin barrier by using a combination of Biotech PlanktonTM for regeneration, 1% Vitamin B3 to strengthen the skin barrier, Provitamin B5 as a repair stimulator, and Vitamin E as a potent antioxidant. This formula accelerates skin recovery and enhances barrier repair by 30%, ensuring quicker healing and improved resilience.
And that’s it! Follow this skincare routine featuring niacinamide on a daily basis to see its full benefits.
All in all, niacinamide is an excellent skincare ingredient to add to your daily skincare routine. It’s a versatile and effective ingredient for all ages and skin types – whether you’re in your teens or twenties, dealing with acne, or you’re 30+ and concerned about anti-aging. Niacinamide is a popular and well-researched ingredient for good reason – it works well with consistent use. Use it daily for the best results and you’ll have fresh, vibrant skin in no time.
