4 Benefits of Niacinamide for the Skin?

Niacinamide is an ingredient commonly found in dietary supplements and skincare products. It is also known as nicotinamide. In this article I discuss what this compound is, it's many benefits, and, in particular why I chose to use it in Glorio's Collagen Boosting Clay Mask formula.

What is Niacinamide?

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, also known as nicotinamide. It is derived from the amino acid tryptophan, which is found naturally in a variety of foods including meat, poultry, fish, nuts, and legumes.

Niacinamide can also be synthesized into a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water making it widely available as a dietary supplement or as a skincare ingredient used in moisturizers, serums and toners.

4 Benefits of Niacinamide in Skin Care

Niacinamide is used in both dietary supplements and skincare products. 

In skin care products, niacinamide is often combined with other ingredients to enhance its effectiveness and provide additional benefits. For example, it is often paired with other vitamins, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which have their own skin care benefits.

It can also be combined with other active ingredients, such as alpha hydroxy acids and retinol, to further improve the appearance of the skin. 

1. Improves the appearance of large pores. Large pores can be a problem for many people, as they can make the skin look rough and uneven. Niacinamide has been shown to help reduce the appearance of large pores by regulating the production of sebum, the oily substance that is produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. This can help to keep the pores from becoming clogged, which can lead to the development of acne and other skin problems.

2. Smoothes out uneven skin tone. In addition to its pore-reducing properties, niacinamide has also been shown to be effective at improving the appearance of uneven skin tone. Uneven skin tone, also known as hyperpigmentation, is a common problem that is caused by the overproduction of melanin in certain areas of the skin. Niacinamide has been shown to help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the production of melanin, which can help to even out the skin tone and give the skin a more youthful and radiant appearance.

3. Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Niacinamide has also been shown to be effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As we age, the production of collagen in our skin begins to slow down. This can lead to the development of fine lines and wrinkles. Niacinamide has been shown to stimulate the production of collagen, which can help to improve the overall appearance and elasticity of the skin. This can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and give the skin a more youthful and radiant appearance.

4. Reduces the risk of skin cancer. In 2015 the New England Journal of Medicine reported on a clinical trial in Australia that looked at 386 adults and concluded that Vitamin B3 reduced the risk of skin cancer. I should be clear here, this study involved the subjects taking Niacinamide orally, not necessarily as a topical skincare ingredient but I include it here as its still a skincare benefit.

In Glorio's Collagen Boosting Clay Mask, we use Brazilian red clay and combined niacinamide with serum-strength clinical ingredients Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, and various peptides. The net result is a velvety smooth clay mask that infuses these key ingredients into the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves elasticity and balances uneven skin tone.

This mask formula will increase collagen production, and firm and revive radiance for healthier-looking skin in 20 minutes.

The product is also packaged in individually-sealed treatments that contain the exact amount for one treatment.

The huge benefit of an individually-sealed treatment is that your product never has time to degrade. As soon as you open it and it's exposed to air, it doesn't have time to oxidize or degrade because you use it immediately while it's fresh.

As an added eco-benefit, all the packaging is 100% recyclable so you're never adding waste, plastic or glass into the environment. Give it a try!