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Niacinamide- Is this skincare ingredient it worth the hype?

Niacinamide- Is this skincare ingredient it worth the hype?
Amanda
Beauty Editor5 years ago
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If there has ever been a skincare ingredient that suits, improves and perfects all skin types: it’s niacinamide.

Commonly known as Vitamin B3, niacinamide is a water soluble vitamin, part of the Vitamin B group, that our body needs but doesn't naturally produce. Although it is important to our overall health, niacinamide has been found to be especially helpful when it comes to perfecting the skin.

Is it worth the hype?

Known to reduce inflammation, clear acne, soothe and hydrate the skin, niacinamide is a multi-tasker that definitely deserves the current hype!

Perfect for those with acne or rosacea, it works to soothe irritation and inflammation, taking down any signs of redness to leave skin looking and feeling calm. It's these same properties that mean niacinamide is a wonderful ingredient for those suffering with hyper-pigmentation because it work to even out skin tone and texture.

The benefits don't stop there. Dry and mature skin types can also benefit from a routine that includes niacinamide, due to its natural collagen and ceramide-stimulating properties. Ceramides work to protect skin against external aggressors, and we all know that collagen is the foundation to plump and youthful skin.

Whatever your skin type, Niacinamide can help to improve the appearance of your complexion. Keep reading for our top niacinamide picks that deserve a spot on your skincare shelf!

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    Amanda
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    A coffee addicted, YouTube obsessed Libran, I absolutely live and breathe all things beauty! I love to try new products and find myself switching things up regularly, as I continue on my ultimate quest to find the perfect flawless base and skin-care regime.
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