We have to talk about one of the most cutting-edge beauty trends of recent times: niacinamide. And although we’re not telling you anything new by discussing its great effectiveness in treating all skin types, you do need to review its benefits given how good an ally it can be for the spring/summer season.
This active ingredient, also known as vitamin B3, stands out for its properties to improve skin texture, strengthen the skin barrier, unify tone, and regulate sebum, becoming an essential in the world of cosmetics. But what makes it key for your upcoming skincare routines?
As Perricone MD pharmacist Yvette Martín hints, its success “has to do with how it combines with absolutely all actives: from peptides to hyaluronic acid through retinoids” and because “it is effective and versatile, because it can be used by all skin types.”
«Niacinamide does not exfoliate like an acid, does not renew like a retinoid, nor brighten immediately like vitamin C. And yet, few cosmetic ingredients have proven to be so versatile, so well tolerated, and so strategics within a cosmetic routine as it», adds the expert.
You Need a Niacinamide Serum
In spring, the skin’s condition changes. You may notice itching, it becomes redder and tighter, or, on the contrary, you see more oiliness and breakouts; it’s all normal. We’ve come from extreme cold and now move to hotter, sunnier days and other external factors such as pollen.
That is why it is advisable to resort to formulas that can balance these changes and reduce inflammation. «Very hydrating products, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, with soothing agents such as CICA or niacinamide will be the best ally», says Raquel González, cosmetologist and founder of Byoode.
And it’s easy to include in any skincare routine because it’s present in countless cosmetics and formats. The best? A good concentrated serum with a complete formula. We love, for example, Niacinamide Peptides by Medik8, a serum that combines 10 % niacinamide with Crystalide peptides to improve the skin’s tone, texture and radiance without compromising tolerance.
Niacinamide Peptides by Medik8 (65 euros).
It emerges as an evolution of classic niacinamide, designed to offer visible results while reinforcing the barrier function. It also incorporates N-acetylglucosamine and zinc PCA, helping to minimize pores, regulate sebum, and keep the skin calm and balanced in the long term.
Your Best Ally for Tolerating Retinol
If you are using retinol, it is one of the most potent actives in cosmetics, you’ll know it is also one of the most delicate. It can cause irritation, especially on sensitive skin or in the early stages of use. This is where niacinamide comes into play. This ingredient helps to reinforce the skin barrier and provides a calming effect that offsets the potential aggressiveness of retinol.
0.5 Velvet by Santamarina Cosmetics (59.90 euros).
Together, they form a duo that allows renewing the skin in a more tolerable way. In the words of Ana Santamarina, expert in dermocosmetics: «It’s not about avoiding potent actives, but intelligently accompanying them to minimize their side effects».
You can try this combo with 0.5 Velvet by Santamarina Cosmetics, a renewing treatment formulated with 0.5% microencapsulated retinol with progressive release, which helps improve the texture and radiance of the skin while reducing imperfections, acne scars and visible pores. Its formula is reinforced with niacinamide, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, which contribute to balancing sebum production, calming the skin and strengthening the skin barrier.
Essential Ingredient for Your Sun Protection
And what about sun protection? In periods of greater sun exposure, when the skin faces the effects of UV radiation, it is essential to strengthen its protection and balance. Therefore, incorporating products containing niacinamide into the daily care routine can help maintain skin that is more resilient, hydrated and visibly uniform.
Bee Sun Safe – Daily Age Repair by Apivita (28,90 euros).
Thanks to the new sunscreen Bee Sun Safe – Daily Age Repair by Apivita, you can integrate this active into your routine while protecting your skin from the sun. Its formula combines the efficacy of niacinamide with high solar protection, helping to prevent photoaging and to keep the skin protected, radiant and healthy.
