How to Incorporate Niacinamide Into Your Skin Care Routine
Like all trending skincare ingredients, Niacinamide hit the market quickly and has become an integral part of our daily lives. The trick is knowing how to incorporate it into your skincare routine and get the best results. This is
easier than you think.
What is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is essentially a water-soluble form of vitamin B3, one of a variety of vitamins found naturally in the body. When applied topically to the skin, Niacinamide can increase cellular energy and support cell turnover for brighter-looking skin.
Rich in antioxidants, it also protects the outer layer of the skin from free radicals, which can damage the skin and cause premature aging, uneven skin tone, and impaired collagen production. If the skin barrier is strong, Niacinamide locks in moisture and keeps bacteria out, so your face will also look plumper and younger.
Now, we’ll ask you some of the most common questions about how to incorporate Niacinamide into your daily routine and what benefits it can bring to you. Don’t forget, you can always find out more about Niacinamide and its benefits on the blog
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Should Niacinamide be applied before or after moisturizer?
Since niacinamide occurs naturally in the body, it is one of those skincare ingredients that you can incorporate into your daily routine without worrying about it not being right for your skin type. You can also often find it in serums or other treatment products, such as masks.
Deciding on the products to use with niacinamide will help you determine where you should use it in your daily routine to reap the full benefits. Skin serum enriched with niacinamide. Cleanse your skin of makeup and bacteria. Use a facial toner to remove any residue. Exfoliate (2-3 times a week, depending on skin type). Use a serum containing niacinamide.
Apply moisturizer. Don’t forget the sunscreen factor in your daily routine. Mask enriched with niacinamide. Cleanse your skin of makeup and bacteria. Wipe off toner to remove any residue. Use a mask enriched with niacinamide.
Use the moisturizer of your choice. Don’t forget to apply SPF sunscreen in your morning routine
As you can see in both routines, niacinamide is used before moisturizer. This is because it is such a powerful ingredient that you should use it before a rich, creamy moisturizer in order to reap the benefits by integrating it into your skin.
Integrate into your daily skincare routine.
Serums penetrate the epidermis of the skin and are considered an important step in a daily regimen to treat skin issues such as fine lines, uneven skin tone or dullness. Questions such as these,
Who would benefit more from a topical serum containing powerful ingredients such as niacinamide.
Serums are usually light and sometimes gel-like and must be applied before moisturizer so that they can penetrate the skin without crossing additional barriers. Combine a serum with a moisturizer that is suitable for your skin type to create an effective skin combination. This means that the serum works on the lower layers of the skin, while the moisturizer acts as a protective layer for the skin, ensuring that the skin maintains a balanced, healthy barrier. Masks are the last step in your daily self-care routine and a great way to hydrate your skin. Leave the mask on your face for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to be more easily absorbed by the skin. If you want fast results and a noticeable change in your skin tone, a sheet mask is ideal. However, if you are looking for overall long-term results, investing in a high-performance serum with niacinamide will give you the best results. Should I use niacinamide in the morning or at night? This is entirely up to you and your daily routine. Some people don’t have enough time in the morning and therefore have to skip a step or two. Others prefer to invest more time and impact into their evening routine to repair the damage left behind during the day.
Ideally, you should take niacinamide in the morning and evening, but life is busy and you will still notice the effects of taking niacinamide before you feel the stress of a busy day, whether it is twice a day or once.
What does niacinamide work best with?
Niacinamide is a vitamin present in the body, so it is often used in conjunction with other ingredients in skincare. Still, it is always a good idea to use a combination of ingredients that suits your skin type. For those prone to redness and sensitivity, niacinamide and vitamin C together may cause redness and swelling of the skin.
This effect may disappear after about 20 minutes, but keep in mind that this effect on the skin may cause further problems later. To avoid problems, it is recommended to alternate skin ingredients, such as using a vitamin C-rich product in the morning and a niacinamide serum in the evening. So you can get the best of both worlds without overloading your skin.
Can sensitive skin use niacinamide? As mentioned before, niacinamide as an ingredient is generally harmless and can be easily incorporated into your daily care. However, due to the nature of sensitive skin, it is recommended to consult a doctor or dermatologist to ensure that using products containing Niacinamide will not cause any discomfort, such as rashes or irritation. When incorporating this ingredient into your daily skin care routine, start with products that have a lower concentration (2%). This allows your skin to build tolerance, and you may notice that other skin conditions, such as B. Eczema, initially benefit from the lower concentrations. Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of how to incorporate Niacinamide into your daily skin care routine. Because it works so well with other ingredients and benefits all skin types, it’s hard to imagine what your skin care routine would look like without it.
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
