Can Vitamin A Serum and Niacinamide be used together?
Some ingredients, when combined with your skincare routine, can be a dream team for your skin. Niacinamide and Vitamin A (also known as retinol) are a duo that can have a positive impact on overall skin health and appearance. Today we’ll take a closer look at how to use Vitamin A serum and Niacinamide together. I’m sure you’ll be impressed with the results!
Let’s quickly summarize what each ingredient looks like and how it benefits the skin.
What are the benefits of Vitamin A (also known as retinol)?
Prevents the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging and reduces the appearance of existing fine lines and wrinkles.
Speeds up skin cell turnover for a vibrant, radiant, and healthy-looking complexion.
Improves skin texture by removing the buildup of dead skin cells and smoothing the skin.
Helps regulate sebum production and minimizes the frequency of breakouts.
Reduces dark spots, sun spots, and hyperpigmentation to ensure an even skin tone.
If you want to learn more about retinol, read this Beauty Insiders blog post.
What are the benefits of Niacinamide?
Acts as a humectant, i.e. it draws moisture from the surrounding areas of the skin and traps it within the skin. This helps keep the skin plump, hydrated and healthy.
Helps regulate the amount of oil produced by the sebaceous glands and keeps the skin balanced.
Protects the skin from oxidative stress caused by exposure to free radicals, such as smoke, pollution, harsh climates and other environmental aggressors.
Fights dark spots and hyperpigmentation by brightening dark areas and increasing collagen production.
Keeps the skin’s lipid barrier in its healthiest state, ensuring it is able to protect itself from environmental stressors.
Minimizes the appearance of pores, ensuring they remain clear and become less noticeable over time.
Niacinamide has other benefits as well, which you can learn more about in our dedicated blog post.
Okay, now that you’ve brushed up on your skincare knowledge. Let’s take a closer look at using Vitamin A and Niacinamide together.
Which serums can be used with Niacinamide?
The beauty of Niacinamide is that it is versatile and compatible with many ingredients in skincare. Even potent active ingredients like retinol, salicylic acid, and glycolic acid benefit from being combined with niacinamide. This is because its hydrating properties allow it to lock moisture to the surface of the skin. This not only helps keep the lipid barrier healthy, but it also counteracts the drying effects that often occur when using the previously mentioned powerful ingredients.
They point out that there is some confusion about using niacinamide and vitamin C together. This is due to misconceptions that combined the two ingredients based on outdated data. The facts found in the data date back to a few years ago when certain forms of vitamin C were unstable after being mixed into a formula. It was believed that applying niacinamide to the skin would have counterproductive results, limiting the effectiveness of both ingredients and their ability to achieve optimal results.
This is no longer the case with most formulas in recent years, but if you are still concerned about layering ingredients, wait about ten minutes between applications to avoid unwanted side effects.
What Not to Mix with Niacinamide Serums?
As I mentioned earlier, niacinamide is a versatile and effective skincare ingredient. However, there are still some misconceptions about how to effectively use niacinamide and vitamin C together in your daily routine.
Both ingredients are powerful antioxidants that are found in many skincare products. There are some tips and tricks to get the most out of these active ingredients. Here are some examples of how many users use niacinamide and vitamin C together.
If you use both ingredients in the same routine, be sure to wait 10 minutes between applications. This allows the skin’s pH to rebalance and prepare for the next ingredient without worrying about redness or irritation on the skin.
Try using vitamin C in the morning and niacinamide in the evening. This means you can benefit from the benefits of both ingredients and their antioxidant properties. Vitamin C provides all-day protection, and niacinamide repairs any damage caused by your evening routine.
Can I use vitamin A and niacinamide together?
Yes, you can certainly use vitamin A and niacinamide together. Using both together can help your skin stay balanced and healthy, while you also benefit from two powerful ingredients for impressive results.
Vitamin A rejuvenates the skin, removing dead skin cells, dirt, and bacteria, while niacinamide moisturizes and counteracts the drying effects of retinol. You can use each ingredient alone or in combination. Whatever you choose, I still recommend consulting a doctor or dermatologist to make sure the ingredients are right for your skin.
Is vitamin A better or niacinamide better?
Although they have similar skin benefits, retinol is much stronger than niacinamide. However, this comes with some side effects such as dry skin, irritation, and redness. It is important to incorporate vitamin A (retinol) into your skin care routine to avoid over-irritating the skin. You will also find that it should only be applied to the skin at night as the potent substance loses its effectiveness after exposure to the sun. This is another difference between the two as niacinamide can be used twice a day without worrying about UV rays reducing its effectiveness on the skin.
As I mentioned before, the combination of these two ingredients is considered an effective skin rejuvenating combination and can be done with ease and the confidence that you are not overloading the skin or unbalancing its pH levels.
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