Unlocking the Power of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for Glowing Skin
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is one of the most versatile ingredients in skincare. It helps control oil, calm breakouts, fade dark spots and strengthen your skin's barrier, and it suits every skin type.
Here's what niacinamide can do for your skin and how to add it to your routine.
Benefits of niacinamide for skin
- Controls excess oil: helps regulate sebum, keeping pores clearer and skin less shiny. A great choice for oily and acne-prone skin.
- Fewer breakouts: its calming properties help reduce the redness of blemishes, while better oil control helps prevent new ones from forming.
- Stronger skin barrier: helps your skin hold on to moisture and defend itself against pollution and irritation, for a healthier, more resilient complexion.
- Brighter, more even tone: helps fade dark spots and pigmentation by limiting how pigment reaches the skin's surface. With regular use, skin looks brighter and more even.
- Smoother-looking skin: helps improve elasticity and soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
- Calmer skin: helps soothe sensitivity and redness, restoring comfort to stressed skin.
- Extra environmental defence: its antioxidant action helps protect skin from stress caused by sun and pollution. It works alongside your sunscreen, not instead of it.
How to use niacinamide
Niacinamide is gentle enough for daily use, morning or evening. If you have sensitive skin, patch test first on your inner wrist or behind your ear.
- Cleanse. Wash your face and pat it dry.
- Apply your serum. Smooth a few drops over your face and neck.
- Moisturise. Follow with moisturiser to lock in hydration.
- Add sunscreen (mornings). Finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
Results build with regular use. Oil control often improves within a few weeks, while dark spots take longer to fade.
HD Vitamin B3 Serum
Ready to add niacinamide to your routine? HD Vitamin B3 Serum is a concentrated 10% niacinamide serum that refines the look of pores and fine lines. Its ultra-light liquid formula helps even out skin tone while soothing and hydrating your skin.
- Minimises the look of enlarged pores
- Improves uneven skin tone
- Soothes and calms irritated skin
- Softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles
- Free from parabens, MI/MCI, colourants, alcohol and fragrance
Precautions: avoid using HD Vitamin B3 Serum together with products containing vitamin A derivatives (such as retinol), vitamin C or acids, such as salicylic, mandelic or fruit acids.
