Niacinamide and Vitamin C

The combination of niacinamide and vitamin C is the most antioxidant in the cosmetic industry.

However, a series of precautions must be taken into account when combining them in the beauty routine

Can vitamin C and niacinamide be used together?

Surely we do not need to praise the benefits of vitamin C because you have already experienced them on your skin.
Not only does it treat hyperpigmentation, but it also evens out skin tone and gives it an extra glow.
However, other vitamins are also used to care for the dermis but are less well known, such as B3, called niacinamide. The duo of both has become the cosmetic fashion couple.
Separately, “the main function of vitamin C is to prevent oxidation of the skin since it inhibits the enzymes that degrade dermal collagen.
Also, it stops and treats premature aging and photoaging. And it also has anti-inflammatory, illuminating and protective properties.
Together but not mixed
As is the case when using powerful cosmetic active ingredients, such as retinol or glycolic acid, this duo could also irritate your skin.
In fact, “it is not advisable to use the two ingredients simultaneously unless they are very well designed formulas.
That respect skin fragility to avoid redness, erythema or allergic reactions”, warns Galmiche.

It is preferable that you start little by little, not only so that your skin has an adaptation period but also so that you know its tolerance level.
And if you notice dryness or irritation, reduce the frequency of use again.
As we have already told you, it is better that you opt for vitamin C in the morning and niacinamide at night.
But if you prefer to use them at the same time, pay attention to this trick.
“First apply the vitamin C with clean skin, wait about 15 minutes and then apply the niacinamide”, reveals the dermatologist.
And never forget your sunscreen before leaving the house.

Skin experts advise not to choose both in the same beauty routine if you have active rosacea outbreaks, an allergic reaction or a lot of sensitivity.

Here it is “better to use only niacinamide until the hypersensitivity.

Of whatever type, disappears,” suggests Garcia also, if your skin is sensitive, even if it does not have a defined pathology.

It will be better not to introduce the two active ingredients simultaneously.

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