Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Discover the benefits of niacinamide (vitamin B3), an effective antioxidant that offers powerful environmental protection while being gentle enough for daily use or sensitive skin types.
Niacinamide
Ingredient Overview
- Niacinamide is a gentle, water-soluble antioxidant vitamin that strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier, protects against environmental damage, and reduces dryness, making it suitable for all skin types and clinically proven for post-laser recovery.
- For best results, apply it twice daily in your morning and evening routines, layering your Vitamin C first in the morning to synergistically boost brightening, or applying it directly before retinol at night to help protect and soothe the skin.
- You can find this multi-benefit active in daily clinical formulas like SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3 and SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense, as well as in the advanced SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced.
What is Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)?
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. Niacinamide in skincare has been shown to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and reduce the appearance of discoloration and blotchiness when applied topically.
What are Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other molecules, helping to prevent visible signs of aging from damaging free radicals. Niacinamide provides antioxidant benefits such as protection from environmental aggressors and enhancing barrier function, keeping skin balanced and healthy. As antioxidants are central to the brand’s DNA, especially when paired with professional treatments, SkinCeuticals is the Antioxidant Authority.
Benefits of Niacinamide
Products with Niacinamide
A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Cream
Anti-wrinkle face cream
Discoloration Defense Serum
Skin discoloration + dark spot correcting serum
P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum
Peptide serum for expression lines and glass skin radiance
Advanced RGN-6
Skin regeneration cream
Answers to your frequently asked niacinamide questions.
Niacinamide References
Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this glossary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.
1. https://www.skinceuticals.com/aox-science.html
