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clumpsymai

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[Ingredients] Niacinamide ⭐

Hey guys, in the next few days/ weeks I want to give you a introduction to some ingredients. Today we start with Niacinamide! 🌼 What it is? •An active form of vitamin b3 •Other names: Nicotinamide (C⁶H⁶N²O) •Water soluble vitamin •Stable & gentle active ingredient •Up to 5% is well researched (Most clinical studies were conducted with 2 -5%) 》Higher concentrations doenst always mean better and also can be irritating! •Forms: (Treatment) toners, serum, essence, lotions, ... 🌼 Functions •Fades pigmentation •Reduces Wrinkles •Clears acne •Regulates oil production •Smooths texture •Minimizes the look of your pores •Reduces redness & inflammation •Strengthens & improves the skin barrier •Fights free radicals (& environmental damages) 🌼 Compatible with: •Vitamin A (Retinol) , C & E •AHA, BHA •Benzoyl Peroxide •Peptides •Azelaic Acid •Tranexamic Acid •Ceramides •Hyaluronic Acid •Alpha Arbutin 🌼 Best for: All skin 🌼 Side effects Virtually none! Niacinamide is well tolerated 🌼 How to use it? • Can be used in the AM & PM • Apply after cleansing & before moisturizer > As you can see Niacinamide is very versatile and can be be paired with all different ingredients. An all rounder ingredient! What are your experiences with Niacinamide? What other ingredients should I cover?
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BlueNWhite

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Thank you for sharing this ❣️ I made the mistake of thinking using more niacinamide will make my pores appear smaller & it backfired on me! I ended up with taut & peeling skin. 😲 I learnt that using less is more important & my skin was happier ☺️
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tiareview

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me too! nowadays brands are competing to produce more skincare products with higher precentation of niacinamide🥵
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skincarebymir

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Really helpful! Thank you!
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Mandz

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thank you for sharing. really appreciate it. great information
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citrasskin

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thanks for this Sharing and information ☺️
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