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All you need to know about niacinamide, the ultra-efficient active ingredient that does it all
It's the active ingredient that's in the news a lot at the moment: niacinamide. Renowned for its "Photoshop" effect on the skin, this form of Vitamin B3 is particularly loved by combination to oily skin, as well as sensitive skin, thanks to its gentle action on pores, inflammation and blemishes. Let's take a look at this ultra-efficient active ingredient to add to your beauty routine.
What are the benefits of niacinamide?
Equally suited to combination to oily skin thanks to its action on blemishes and imperfections, as well as mature skin to attenuate the signs of aging, niacinamide is particularly recommended for sensitive skin thanks to its great gentleness. In particular, it acts on :
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Skin hydration : niacinamide reinforces the skin's hydrolipidic film and barrier to retain moisture. It also reduces water loss, helping the stratum corneum to maintain optimal hydration levels to prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Excess sebum and blemishes: niacinamide helps regulate sebum levels to protect against clogged pores at the root of blackheads and blackheads.
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Skin aging and texture: niacinamide helps stimulate collagen synthesis and also improves skin firmness and elasticity. It also helps improve skin texture by reducing the appearance of dilated pores and wrinkles.
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Redness and irritation: thanks to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, niacinamide helps calm redness, irritation and inflammation.
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Pigmentation spots: it helps reduce brown spots and hyperpigmentation , and promotes an even, luminous complexion. What's more, thanks to its antioxidant properties, it protects the skin against damage caused by free radicals and UV rays responsible for premature aging.
Anti-aging care with niacinamide
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SPF50 Mineral Drops niacinamide + Green Tea Invisible Sunscreen Odacité: the first anti-aging gesture: a high-protection sunscreen. Its formulation is enriched with niacinamide, which helps protect against pigmentation spots. We also love its tinted version for a luminous complexion.
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Bedtime Beauty Boost Regenerating Night Cream Oskia: this creamy anti-aging night cream stimulates skin regeneration with a blend of nutrients, niacinamide and floral extracts to reduce wrinkles and spots.
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Power Cream EGF Advanced Anti-Aging Cream BioEffect: the ideal anti-aging cream for powerful, global action. It combines the famous EGF protein with oridonin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, niacinamide to reduce dark spots and boost radiance, and hyaluronic acid to maintain skin hydration.
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Resurfacing Serum Sérum Resurfaçant Aurelia London: with its super niacinamide and bakuchiol combo, signs of aging are treated at the same time as imperfections, so you no longer have to choose between a clear complexion and anti-aging.
#AskMarion, our Expertise Manager answers your questions
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Does niacinamide have any side effects or irritants?
No, because niacinamide is gentle and non-irritating, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
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When should I use niacinamide skincare?
Unlike certain active ingredients such as retinol or glycolic acid, niacinamide is not photosensitizing, which means that products containing it can be safely applied in the morning or evening.
Do you still have a question about this multi-action active ingredient, or would you like to find the product best suited to your skin's needs? Write to us at consultation@ohmycream.com, our beauty coaches will be delighted to help.
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