Which skin type is niacinamide for?

Rich in antioxidants, niacinamide slows down the skin aging process. In the European database of cosmetic ingredients (Cosing), vitamin B3 is also considered a smoothing and anti-inflammatory active ingredient. To be incorporated into creams and serums, niacinamide is extracted through natural biosynthesis. Upon contact with the skin, the PP vitamin interacts with the skin to stimulate the necessary coenzymes for better protection of the epidermis against external aggressions. Niacinamide increases the ability of dermal cells to heal, improve the structure of the various layers of the skin, hydrate effectively, and regulate overproduction of sebum.

A potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, niacinamide offers numerous benefits. This is why this ingredient is used as a base in facial and skin care products. However, because each targeted issue requires specific care, here is a reminder of the actions of this water-soluble vitamin on different skin types:

• Niacinamide and Oily Skin:

  An oily skin can be identified by a shiny T-zone, enlarged pores, and various imperfections such as pimples and blackheads. On this type of skin, niacinamide works by regulating sebum production and fighting bacteria. Over time, the skin becomes smoother, shiny areas disappear, and the skin texture refines.

• Dark circles and bags under the eyes:

  Do you often wake up with tired eyes? To help you understand this phenomenon, know that dark circles form due to poor blood and lymphatic microcirculation. The tissues not being properly drained, watery bags and bluish circles appear. To effectively eliminate them, the niacinamide-based treatments, such as our eye serum, work to decongest, soothe, and reduce the appearance and volume of dark circles and bags. It also acts on brown circles thanks to its lightening virtues. This active ingredient also composes our concealer alongside the cornflower hydrosol and caffeine.

• Niacinamide and Blemished Skin:

  On a blemish-prone skin, due to slowed cellular renewal, dead skin cells can clog the pilosebaceous canals, leading to the formation of microcysts and comedones. The bacteria Cutibacterium acnes can then take advantage of this to proliferate and cause sometimes painful pimples, due to localized micro-inflammation. To remedy this, niacinamide acts as an anti-inflammatory and purifying agent, balancing sebum production and preventing the appearance of new blemishes. You can thus use the unifying cleansing gel.

• Niacinamide for dry skin and skin aging:

  When applied to a dry skin, niacinamide helps to strengthen the hydrolipidic film present on the surface of the epidermis. Given that skin is dry and dehydrated, skincare products enriched with niacinamide also prevent the appearance of certain signs of aging. Due to its numerous benefits, niacinamide is one of the essential ingredients in a natural skincare routine to adopt daily.