Niacinamide for skin: your questions, answered

Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide, is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3. It is one of the most widely used skincare ingredients because it is well tolerated and easy to combine with others.

It helps support the skin’s natural barrier, which helps skin hold on to moisture. With regular use it can also help even the look of skin tone, soften the appearance of redness and make pores look less visible.

Most skin types tolerate niacinamide well, including sensitive skin. As with any new product, try it on a small area first and stop using it if irritation occurs.

Yes. Niacinamide is gentle enough for daily use, morning and evening. Desert Glow® Day Cream is made to be your daily morning moisturiser.

Yes. Niacinamide pairs well with retinol alternatives like bakuchiol, with hyaluronic acid and with oils. Desert Glow® Day Cream combines it with bakuchiol, hyaluronic acid and argan oil.

For most people, yes. The old advice to keep them apart comes from early lab tests, and modern formulas can generally be used together. If your skin feels uncomfortable, use them at different times of day.

It can help balance the look of oily skin and make pores appear smaller over time. It cannot physically shrink pores, but it can help refine how they look.

Skin can feel more comfortable soon after you start. Visible changes in tone and pores usually take several weeks of consistent daily use.