May 17, 2012

Topical Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Toner

I have been using my Vit C Serum for over a year and have had wonderful results in regards to overall skin luminosity with moderate lightening of sunspots and after much research I decided to add Niacinamide to my current routine. Being constantly concerned as to the quality and stability of the products I place on my skin I decided to go the DIY route and make my own Niacinamide Toner and so far I am very pleased with the results.
Vitamin B3, also know as Niacin, is found in foods such as fish, milk, meat, grains, beans and yeast. However when in the form of Niacinamide it can be applied topically.
Niacinamide Toner along with Vit C Serum, Retin A and the Obagi Blender LINK have transformed my skin and this has all happened in a matter of 4 weeks.
Niacinamide Toner when used alongside Retin A, Vit C and AHA is not for the 'faint hearted' as this baby stings...and I do not mean stings a little this stuff 'REALLY' stings but oh so worth it. However, when used minus any exfoliation products there is no discomfort at all.
Benefits of Niacinamide in skin care products: 
Niacinamide has many quite impressive effects, and it can be used by anyone at any age of adult skin. Topical niacinamide helps to protect your skin's immune function. Skin contains cells called Langerhans cells, and these are responsible for triggering your body's responses to skin immune abnormalities. Langerhans cells can detect abnormalities including precancerous lesions and microbial activity. But when the skin is exposed to Ultra Violet light, Langerhans cell activity is suppressed, making it more difficult for the cells to protect the skin's immunity. Niacinamide in topical form has been demonstrated to help those cells maintain their function throughout the day, resulting in more viable, healthier skin. 
Visible Benefits of Topical Niacinamide 
Niacinamide can be used on all skin types including sensitive skin. It treats acne, rosacea, wrinkles, sunspots, hyper-pigmentation and lightening of the skin. The beneficial effects on rosacea, a skin condition that can cause deeply red pigmentation and inflammation on the complexion works by helping to alleviate skin sensitivity, and thus reduces the reactivity of the skin to irritants of rosacea sufferers. One of niacinamide most powerful benefits is its ability to get rid of acne spots, and fade acne scars.
Tips:
Like Vitamin C Serum make this fresh or purchase from someone who makes it to order so as you can be sure of the quality of the product.
Pro's:
All the benefits are listed above. This is a product I highly recommend including in your daily skincare routine.
Con's:
There really is no down side to using this product just keep in mind that when using it with Retin A and AHA it will sting on application but this does not mean anything is wrong, to the contrary it actually means it is doing its job.
If you have any questions in regards to Niacinamide Toner please feel free to email or place a comment in the comment box.
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4 comments:

  1. How do you use the retin a, vit c serum and niacinamide serum together? I know retin a is at night and vit c serum in the morning but when do you apply the niacinamide? I sorry if this is a stupid question but I really don't know.

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  2. How do you use the retin a, vit c serum and niacinamide serum together? I know retin a is at night and vit c serum in the morning but when do you apply the niacinamide? I sorry if this is a stupid question but I really don't know.

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  3. Here is my routine:
    A.M
    Niacinamide serum
    Vitamin C serum

    P.M
    Niacinamide serum
    (wait 20 mins)
    Retin A

    However there are occasions when I apply Niacinamide serum followed by Vitamin C serum in the P.M followed by Retin A after 20 minutes....my skin loves niacinamide!

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  4. How much time do you leave between the niacinamide and vitamin c serum because I heard the two can cancel each other out: http://www.futurederm.com/2012/10/25/should-niacinamide-and-l-ascorbic-acid-be-used-together/

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