Is the ordinary niacinamide bad?

Is the ordinary niacinamide bad?

When used in high concentrations, niacinamide can cause skin irritation and redness. If you happen to be in the unlucky minority who have a bad reaction to a product with niacinamide, there are three primary possibilities: you're allergic, there's another ingredient causing irritation, or you're using too much.

What should you not pair with ordinary niacinamide?

We do not recommend combining Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid, Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C Derivatives) with Niacinamide with Direct or Ethylated Vitamin C and Vitamin C Derivatives due to the formation of a salt complex that has the potential to reduce the integrity of both compounds.

Is it safe to use the ordinary niacinamide everyday?

As it's well tolerated by most people, niacinamide can be used twice a day everyday. ... Try using it directly before the retinol or use your retinol product at night and niacinamide during the day.

Is niacinamide making my skin worse?

“Purging” is another term for breakouts, though there are some differences. Though some people do report experiencing irritation and breakouts after using the ingredient, niacinamide is unlikely to cause purging. That's because it doesn't affect the skin in a way that usually triggers purging.

Is niacinamide 10% bad?

Using a product with, say, 10% niacinamide won't cause any major issues, but you may experience some irritation and redness, especially because niacinamide is quite easily absorbed into skin.

What happens if you use too much niacinamide?

You may experience some redness and irritation when you start using niacinamide products. Some of this may be normal and lessen over time, but lasting irritation may be a sign you're using too much or a product with too high of a concentration of niacinamide for your skin type.

Does niacinamide have side effects?

Niacinamide is possibly safe when taken in doses up to 900 mg daily. It might cause side effects such as stomach upset, gas, dizziness, headache, and rash. When applied to the skin: Niacinamide is possibly safe. Niacinamide cream might cause mild burning, itching, or redness.

Can I use moisturizer after niacinamide?

If you are adding a niacinamide treatment into your routine, use it after cleansing, toning, and any exfoliants and before your moisturizer or sunscreen.

Can I use niacinamide 10%?

Apply Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1% both morning and night. You can use this product as often as you'd like to because it's so mild. You don't need to worry about alternating it, and you can use it whenever you do your normal skin care routine.

Can niacinamide clog pores?

It seems that niacinamide has a normalising ability on the pore lining, and this influence plays a role in keeping debris from getting backed up, which leads to clogs and rough, bumpy skin. As the clog forms and worsens, the pores stretch to compensate, and what you'll see is enlarged pores.

Who is the ordinary niacinamide serum best for?

• Who is The Ordinary Niacinamide Serum best for? The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is particularly good for those who suffer from rosacea and redness on the skin as it can help soothe irritation and even out the skin tone .

What is in the ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1%?

• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is made up of a high concentration (10%) of Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, and additional Zinc (1%). The formulation is oil-free, alcohol-free and silicone-free. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a bestselling serum from the skincare experts at The Ordinary.

What is niacinamide and how does it work?

• Niacinamide is also known as nicotinamide, vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid. It’s a water soluble-vitamin and doesn’t dissolve in oil, that’s why you’ll only see niacinamide in oil-free (water-based) moisturizers and serums. Which is perfect for those who hates oil-based skincare topicals especially individuals with oily skin type.

Can I use niacinamide and vitamin C products at the same time?

• However, Niacinamide can minimise the benefits of Vitamin C when applied together. You can still use both of these ingredients, however, it's important you apply them at alternate times. We recommend you apply The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum in the morning and your Vitamin C product in the evening.