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Infographic: What is Niacinamide?

Ingredient Spotlight - Niacinamide is a form of water-soluble vitamin B3 that works as a multi-functional and gentle antioxidant in skincare formulas. Many of NOW Solutions' Daily Systems highlight niacinamide.

Infographic: What is Niacinamide?

Ingredient Spotlight

What is Niacinamide?

“nahy-uh-sin-uh-mahyd”

•    Form of water-soluble vitamin B3 (nicotinamide)

•    Natural, multi-functional, gentle antioxidant

 

Top skincare benefits:

•    Helps brighten and even skin tone

•    Helps reduce appearance of wrinkles and fine lines

•    Helps reduce redness and the appearance of blemishes

•    Helps balance uneven skin tone

 

Who should use:

For all skin types

Well tolerated by skin but may cause irritation when used in high concentrations

 

When to use:

Use morning or night after cleansing – perfect in serums or moisturizers

 

Pairs well with:

 

Other antioxidants like Camellia sinensis (green tea) and tocopherol (vit E) Retinols

 

NOW® Solutions products with niacinamide

PREMIUM LINE

Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid Serum

Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Clarify & Illuminate Cleanser

Glutathione Skin Brightener Cream

 

DAILY LINE

Vitamin C & Manuka Honey Cleanser

Vitamin C & Oryza Sativa Gentle Scrub

Vitamin C & Acai Berry Toner

Vitamin C & Sea Buckthorn Moisturizer