Niacinamide: The Skincare Ingredient That Does Everything

What Niacinamide Does

• Reduces pore appearance — regulates sebum production, which stretches pores
• Strengthens skin barrier — boosts ceramide and fatty acid production
• Fades hyperpigmentation — inhibits melanin transfer to skin cells
• Anti-inflammatory — calms redness and acne
• Anti-aging — boosts collagen, improves elasticity
• Protects from environmental damage — repairs UV and pollution damage

Concentration Guide

• 2-5% — gentle, enough for barrier support and mild brightening
• 5-10% — sweet spot for pore reduction and oil control
• 10%+ — may cause irritation in sensitive skin. More is NOT better.

Compatibility

Niacinamide is one of the most compatible skincare ingredients:

• ✅ Works with Vitamin C (the old myth about them canceling out is FALSE)
• ✅ Works with retinol (can actually reduce retinol irritation)
• ✅ Works with AHA/BHA
• ✅ Works with hyaluronic acid
• ✅ AM or PM — use it whenever you want

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