Can you combine Niacinamide and Vitamin C in your skin ritual?
The curse of too much information!
Especially of unsubstantiated, cursory research, limited data gatherting.
Its the times we live in. Every point of view can have enough pro audience. We though base our opinion on research, knowledge, experience and experiment.
There is a myth found around that Vitamin C and Niacinamide cannot be used together. It is further bolstered by the The Ordinary product line and some blogs that are pro the brand as well as some independent blogs.
The myth is that both these products cancel each other out neutralizing the benefits completely.
The research
Recent scientific research has shown that niacinamide is actually an vastly resistant ingredient as compared to some other ingredients and is not adversely impacted by environmental factors. And if there is an impact the change is in miniscule percentage and does not affect the sanctity of the product. For the products to react in combination they will need to be exposed to industrial heat settings which is not a typical setting for layering these products as part of a skin ritual.
“High-quality Vitamin C has consistently been proven to be the most effective at penetrating the skin barrier which makes the perfect setting for Niacinamide to get down to minimizing pore size”
Why we love to combine these two together
The experience:
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that keeps skin safer from photoaging, works on making the skin luminous while also improving signs of aging. High-quality Vitamin C has consistently been proven to be the most effective at penetrating the skin barrier.. Vitamin C at 5% is gentle enough for the most sensitive skin. At up to 20%, it dramatically shows results by brightening and improving skin pigmentation, decreases transepidermal water loss, allowing skin to better retain moisture making skin well hydrated and dewy.
Niacinamide works on the lining of the pores and improves the appearance of enlarged pores while also restoring the skins brightness. It is also produced naturally by our body, though the production diminishes with age.
Combined together these can provide a powerhouse advantage to your skin with the dual properties of anti-aging and luminosity!
How do you pick the best Vitamin C product:
The ingredient list will show up L-ascorbic acid as Vitamin C. Vitamins C and E are a super effective as a pair. The product should be clear as degraded Vitamin C discolours to a cloudy or brown.
Bonus Bonus Bonus:
The experiment:
RubyJ put the ingredients to test for 6 weeks on 4 different skin types. The results were:
- Clearer complexion
- Smoother skin
- Lightened acne scars
- Definite skin luminosity
This combination gets a full 5 star from our resident skin expert.
What’s not to love! Hurray. Additionally adding Niacinamide and Vitamin C as supplements to your diet helps the skin even more! Talk to your doctor today.
References: https://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/myths/can-niacinamide-and-vitamin-c-be-used-together.html
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