What, after all, is the now famous cosmetic ingredient, niacinamide;
THE niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is an organic molecule which is a form of vitamin B3, essential for the human body. It has various effects and uses for the human body, mainly for the skin.
How does niacinamide work and what are its so useful properties?
Let's start by mentioning how it is anti-inflammatory substance. This does not mean that it kills bacteria, but it can work with spectacular results against acne, a common type of problem in both teenagers and adults.
Niacinamide tends to become an ideal ingredient for tired faces, prone to fine lines and wrinkles due to the exhausting day. It is an ingredient that tries to help preventing premature aging of the face. It achieves this by producing more collagen and ceramide, two anti-aging agents.
Another benefit of niacinamide on our skin is that restores the smooth appearance of the face. That is, it is aimed at skin types they face pigmentation problems.
It also has the ability to keep skin moisture at the right levels. Thus, the face remains hydrated and soft for hours, looking naturally younger.
From personal experience I can say that when you use niacinamide, you will notice that your skin will look more vigorous. This happens because it has the ability to penetrate to the lower layers of the skin, nourishing it in depth.
It is worth noting that niacinamide does not cause side effects, but it can be used to combat them from other products (irritation, itching, etc.) or the wrong use of them.
For the above reason it is considered a product suitable for all skin types. Be it dry, oily, mixed and even sensitive.
How to use niacinamide correctly on my face?
You will wonder what product you can use and how often you can apply it…
First, it should be mentioned that it is not a product that exfoliates the skin.
According to research, it is recommended to be used in 3-5%. To a greater extent, it can cause irritation, and emphasize you who will use it for the first time.
You can do so-called layering, such as retinol and vitamin C to get better results. It is used and applied in various ways in facial skin cosmetics.
Serums and creams have the highest concentration of niacinamide.
You can use them morning and night after the usual cleansing. Stick to this daily facial routine for about 2 weeks and you will notice big changes in your facial skin.
In conclusion, niacinamide is an extremely good product that deserves to be included in our daily facial care routine, even with combination products. If there are intense problems with acne or pigmentation, the opinion of a specialist doctor is recommended.
It was with great pleasure that we accepted the invitation of Associate Professor Vergidis Constantinos and PhD and teacher of the course Social Networks and Social Media Georgios Tsakalides, in order to meet at the Department of Applied Informatics of the University of Macedonia. eaudebeaute.gr as a new company in the field of cosmetics and k-beauty products, was invited to talk to...
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Beginner's Guide to Niacinamide
What, after all, is the now famous cosmetic ingredient, niacinamide;
THE niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is an organic molecule which is a form of vitamin B3, essential for the human body. It has various effects and uses for the human body, mainly for the skin.
How does niacinamide work and what are its so useful properties?
Let's start by mentioning how it is anti-inflammatory substance. This does not mean that it kills bacteria, but it can work with spectacular results against acne, a common type of problem in both teenagers and adults.
Niacinamide tends to become an ideal ingredient for tired faces, prone to fine lines and wrinkles due to the exhausting day. It is an ingredient that tries to help preventing premature aging of the face. It achieves this by producing more collagen and ceramide, two anti-aging agents.
Another benefit of niacinamide on our skin is that restores the smooth appearance of the face. That is, it is aimed at skin types they face pigmentation problems.
It also has the ability to keep skin moisture at the right levels. Thus, the face remains hydrated and soft for hours, looking naturally younger.
From personal experience I can say that when you use niacinamide, you will notice that your skin will look more vigorous. This happens because it has the ability to penetrate to the lower layers of the skin, nourishing it in depth.
It is worth noting that niacinamide does not cause side effects, but it can be used to combat them from other products (irritation, itching, etc.) or the wrong use of them.
For the above reason it is considered a product suitable for all skin types. Be it dry, oily, mixed and even sensitive.
How to use niacinamide correctly on my face?
You will wonder what product you can use and how often you can apply it…
First, it should be mentioned that it is not a product that exfoliates the skin.
According to research, it is recommended to be used in 3-5%. To a greater extent, it can cause irritation, and emphasize you who will use it for the first time.
You can do so-called layering, such as retinol and vitamin C to get better results. It is used and applied in various ways in facial skin cosmetics.
Serums and creams have the highest concentration of niacinamide.
You can use them morning and night after the usual cleansing. Stick to this daily facial routine for about 2 weeks and you will notice big changes in your facial skin.
In conclusion, niacinamide is an extremely good product that deserves to be included in our daily facial care routine, even with combination products. If there are intense problems with acne or pigmentation, the opinion of a specialist doctor is recommended.
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