Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Niacinamide - Vitamin B

What are B vitamins and why are they important for the skin?

There are a total of eight different types of B vitamins that all play an important role in our health. In skincare, vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and vitamin B5 (panthenol) are the most prominent ingredients. They help the skin retain moisture, reduce irritation and improve skin texture.

Niacinamide – skincare's multitasker

Niacinamide is a multifunctional ingredient with impressive properties. It strengthens the skin's protective barrier, improves elasticity and has a calming and moisturizing effect.

Benefits of niacinamide

• Reduces enlarged pores
• Evens out pigmentation and skin tone
• Reduces fine lines
• Calms inflammation and redness
• Improves skin texture and glow
• Strengthens the barrier by increasing the skin's own production of ceramides

This is one of the most versatile ingredients in modern skincare and is well tolerated by most skin types.

Suitable skin types for niacinamide

The ingredient suits almost everyone, but is particularly effective for:

• Oily or acne-prone skin
• Dry and sensitive skin
• Skin with pigmentation spots and uneven tone
• Skin with visible pores

Recommended products with niacinamide

Facial cleanser from Neutriherbs

A gentle but effective facial cleanser that reduces the visibility of pigmentation spots, uneven skin tone and melasma. With niacinamide and natural extracts, it cleanses the skin deeply without drying it out. Suits all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Niacinamide serum from Skinroller

A powerful serum that evens out the skin tone, reduces visible pores and calms acne-prone skin. The formula with 10% niacinamide and 2% zinc helps to fade pigmentation spots and balance the skin.

Vitamin B5 (panthenol) for moisture and healing

Vitamin B5, also known as panthenol, is naturally found in all the body's cells and is best known for its moisture-retaining properties.

Benefits of vitamin B5

• Attracts moisture and helps the skin retain it
• Makes the skin soft, supple and balanced
• Is calming and anti-inflammatory
• Supports the skin's natural healing process

Vitamin B5 is particularly good for sensitive, dry or irritated skin, but works excellently for all skin types.

Recommended products with Panthenol

Panthenol Sea 90% Toner
A toner that restores the skin's pH value after contact with water. Contains a full 10,000 ppm of panthenol. Calming and moisturizing facial toner for sensitive skin.

Panthenol Deep Moisture Cream
A rich and nourishing face cream from South Korea with provitamin B5 (panthenol) that moisturizes, repairs and strengthens the skin's barrier. Perfect for dry, sensitive or stressed skin - ideal in combination with the Panthenol Sea Toner mentioned above.

How to combine Niacinamide with other ingredients

Niacinamide is easy to combine with other active ingredients such as:

• Hyaluronic acid for extra moisture
• Zinc for acne-prone skin
• Retinol for anti-aging without compromising the barrier
• PHA or BHA acids for exfoliation

Tip: Start with low concentrations if you are new to active ingredients and work your way up.

FAQ about niacinamide

Can I use niacinamide every day?
Yes, it is one of the few active ingredients that can be used both morning and evening.

How long does it take before you see results?
Many see improvement within 2–4 weeks, but pigmentation and pores can take longer to treat.

Can niacinamide cause irritation?
It is uncommon. However, too high a concentration (over 10%) can sometimes feel tingling. Choose a product adapted to your skin type.

Why niacinamide is good for the skin

Niacinamide is a superstar in the skincare world. It is mild, effective and works for most people. Whether you want to work against pigmentation, fine lines or just strengthen the skin barrier, this is an ingredient worth investing in.

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