Niacinamide
INCI Name
Niacinamide
Common Name
Vitamin B3
Humectant / Skin Brightening Active / Decongesting Active
What It Does
What It Does Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 which helps to reinforce the skin barrier by supporting key skin components, brighten and even the appearance of skin tone, and target signs of congestion by helping balance surface sebum.
Niacinamide Under The Microscope
Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid amide, or 3-pyridinecarboxamide is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in supporting multiple processes within the skin. It is a multifunctional ingredient that can support the skin barrier (making it ideal for dry skin), brighten, and reduce signs of congestion by reducing the appearance of surface sebum. It has been investigated for it's multiple skin benefits at concentrations varying from 0.2% up to 20%.