Never heard about this miracle ingredient before? Being beauty enthusiasts it is our duty to ensure we constantly help grow your beauty knowledge. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B-3 that helps build proteins in the skin as well as prevent skin from drying and environmental damage. But, that’s not all that this amazing ingredient offers, below we’ve listed 5 benefits of Niacinamide and our favourite products for the ingredient. Read on to find out more...
Protects against sun damage
This amazing ingredient is known to rebuild healthy skin cells while also guarding them from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. The Ponds Flawless Radiance Derma + Mattifying Day Cream SPF 15 is infused with the goodness of this ingredient to give you even-toned radiant and glowing skin every day.
Hyperpigmentation
According to several studies when applied topically Niacinamide reduces hyperpigmentation, dullness and uneven skin tone. The Lakme Absolute Perfect Radiance Skin Lightening Facial Foam effectively cleans and polishes your skin while imparting a healthy glow. With regular use this skin lightening formula reduces dullness and hyperpigmentation.
Anti-aging
There’s still not enough proof to prove that Niacinamide may stimulate collagen production but it definitely reduces age spots and enhances skin elasticity. The Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Sculpting Day Creme SPF 15 PA ++ is infused with this ingredient, it promotes skin renewal process and arrests the signs of aging.
Lipid barrier
Just when you thought this ingredient has covered most skin problems it surprises you with some more. Niacinamide helps skin grow a lipid barrier which in turn locks moisture into the skin. Lipid barriers are essential for all skin types for healthy and supple skin. The Lakme 9 to 5 Naturale Night Crème combined with the goodness of aloe repairs and nourishes skin throughout the night.
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Jan 11, 2019
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.