This ingredient is supposed to be the holy grail in skin care. Why? Because it is versatile and generally very well tolerated. We are talking about niacinamide. In this article we explain what this beauty multi-talent can do and why everyone is so crazy about it.

Retinol (vitamin A), vitamin C, hyaluronic acid - the list of <a href="https://www.lofficiel.at/en/Business/skincare-routine-vitaminc-vitamine-retinol">&quot;it&quot; ingredients</a> in skincare routines is long. Very long. It feels like every few years a new all-rounder comes along. It can be difficult to keep track of them all. Currently on everyone&#39;s lips and definitely here to stay is the active ingredient niacinamide. Skinfluencer Leon from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xskincare/?hl=de">xskincare</a>, for example, recently described the ingredient as his favourite in terms of skincare in a post on Instagram. So we took a closer look at the all-rounder ingredient.

 
What is niacinamide? 
Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin B3 derivative. This means that it is not pure vitamin B3, but strictly speaking a form of it with a different chemical structural formula. Niacin is also produced in the liver, but in quantities too small to cover the daily requirement. You can also get the active ingredient from food - it is found in fish, lean meat, peanuts and mushrooms, for example. When it comes to skin care, niacinamide is best used in aqueous formulations such as toners, gels or serums. One thing to note: Vitamin-B3 is not a new ingredient in and of itself, but recent research continues to prove that it is one of the most exciting ingredients for skincare. Another great advantage is that niacinamide is suitable for all skin types and is generally considered to be very well tolerated.

 
How does the skin benefit from niacinamide? 
Niacinamide owes its reputation as an all-rounder to its many proven positive properties on our skin. On the one hand, it is a powerful antioxidant that helps the skin defend itself against free radicals, which in turn cause premature skin ageing and cell damage. But that&#39;s not all: because niacinamide stimulates the production of collagen in the body and thus ensures an elastic and plump skin appearance. It also reduces the formation of wrinkles. It also stimulates the skin&#39;s own ceramide production, which in turn protects the skin from drying out and promotes regeneration. But that&#39;s not all: niacinamide also has an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces sebum production.&nbsp;

Our conclusion: Niacinamide is so popular because the active ingredient simply offers so many benefits. Due to its good tolerance, it is also very versatile and suitable for almost every skin type. Those with oily skin and enlarged pores will be delighted with niacinamide, as the active ingredient helps to regulate the production of skin oil and thus refine the pores. Even skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, or hyperplasia can be helped in many ways by niacinamide, contributing to a visibly more beautiful complexion.&nbsp;

 
How to use Niacinamide? 
Similar to retinol or vitamin C, niacinamide is also found in various <a href="https://www.lofficiel.at/en/categories/beauty">skincare</a> products. The active ingredient is often found in face creams, wash gels, and creams. For an extra boost, niacinamide is also available from many brands in the form of a serum. Due to its light texture, it can be absorbed particularly quickly into the skin. In this way, very specific needs of the skin can be specifically triggered, no matter whether the first wrinkles are to be combated or the natural glow of the skin is to be increased.&nbsp;

 
When choosing a care product, it is important to pay attention to the respective niacinamide concentration of the product. Too high a concentration can temporarily lead to undesired skin redness, as the vitamin briefly dilates the blood vessels. Beginners are best off with a concentration of 1-5%, while more mature skin types and those experienced with niacinamide are better off with serums containing up to 10% niacinamide.

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In general, niacinamide can be used at any time of day. Depending on the formulation, once or twice a day. Combining it with other products is usually no problem either. Care should only be taken when using niacinamide in combination with vitamin C. The acidic pH value of vitamin C is potentially problematic here. This is because niacinamide can transform into nicotinic acid in an acidic environment, which can temporarily cause redness on particularly sensitive skin. Our recommendation: Simply wait 15-30 minutes before using the next product. This gives the skin a little time for the normal pH value to settle again.

Niacinamide: What can the beauty miracle do?

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