Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Niacinamide
"The multi-tasking skin barrier builder."
What it is
About Niacinamide
Niacinamide — the active form of Vitamin B3 — is one of the most versatile and well-tolerated actives in modern skincare. At 5%, it addresses multiple skin concerns simultaneously: pore appearance, sebum control, barrier function, and uneven tone.
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Key Benefits
What it does for your skin
Minimises pore appearance
Niacinamide has been shown in multiple clinical trials to significantly reduce the visible size of pores by regulating sebum production and improving skin texture around the follicle opening.
Controls excess oil
By reducing sebum excretion rates, Niacinamide helps balance oily and combination skin without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier — making it suitable for all skin types.
Strengthens the skin barrier
Niacinamide stimulates the synthesis of ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol — the key lipids that form the skin's protective barrier. A stronger barrier means less transepidermal water loss and greater resilience against environmental stressors.
Evens skin tone
Clinical studies demonstrate that 5% Niacinamide significantly reduces hyperpigmentation and yellowing of the skin by inhibiting the transfer of melanosomes from melanocytes to keratinocytes.
Anti-inflammatory
Niacinamide has well-documented anti-inflammatory properties, making it particularly beneficial for sensitive, acne-prone, or rosacea-affected skin.
The Science
The science
Niacinamide's multi-functional efficacy stems from its role as a precursor to NAD+ and NADP+ — coenzymes involved in over 400 enzymatic reactions in the body. In skin, it modulates melanin transfer, upregulates barrier lipid synthesis, and downregulates pro-inflammatory cytokines. Its tolerability profile is exceptional, with very low rates of irritation even at higher concentrations.
Niacinamide is highly stable across a wide pH range and is compatible with most other actives, including Vitamin C. Contrary to older formulation concerns, modern research confirms that Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid can be combined without forming niacin (the compound associated with flushing) at typical use concentrations.
Our Concentration
5%
The most clinically studied concentration for Niacinamide is 5%. This is the threshold at which pore minimisation, sebum control, and barrier benefits are consistently demonstrated in randomised controlled trials.
How to Use
The Daily Glow Serum delivers 5% Niacinamide in every application. Apply morning and evening to clean skin. Niacinamide is one of the most compatible actives in skincare and can be layered with virtually any other ingredient.
Clinical References
Bissett DL et al. (2005). Niacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatologic Surgery, 31(7), 860–866.
Draelos ZD et al. (2006). The effect of 2% niacinamide on facial sebum production. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 8(2), 96–101.
Gehring W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93.
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