So, the question is – is there anything niacinamide can’t do? From anti-aging benefits to supporting your skin barrier, and everything in between. This ingredient is the best thing to happen to your skin if you’re dealing with any of the above concerns.
Where can you find this ingredient? In literally every product you can think of – cleansers, toners, serums, sleeping masks, moisturisers, you name it, and this ingredient has been used in it. So naturally we had to go on the lookout for the best niacinamide products out there, and our search led us to this one product from Within Beauty called the Calming Drops Soothing Serum. And once we used this product, we concluded that it is as multi-tasking as niacinamide itself.
Firstly, the texture – this serum has a unique texture which is enough for this product to be passed off as a moisturiser as well. And even though it has a thick gel consistency, this serum does not weigh down on your skin, even if you have oily skin.
Secondly, this serum stands true to its name. Whether it’s skin irritation from overuse of active ingredients, or healing redness from rashes or inflammation, this product is all you need. The niacinamide is backed by a traditional Chinese medicine, Kushen, worked to heal inflamed skin. This serum also helps fade acne scars & pigmentation over time, thanks to the presence of niacinamide’s brightening benefits. And the combined benefits of ceramides & niacinamide help repair skin barrier damage. To add to the mix, the natural goodness of cucumber & aloe vera offers a cooling & hydrating effect on the skin.
Lastly, a trick that we read about and tried, sandwiching this serum with retinol. The calming effect of the serum softens the blow of retinol, leading to little to no purging. Add one layer of this serum, followed by retinol, and another layer of this serum, which makes for the perfect recipe to keep purging at bay.
To sum up our experience with this serum, it is one product that is a must-have in every skincare regime at a pocket pinch of just â¹799! Whether you have oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin, this serum is all you need on days when you feel your strong active-laden skincare needs to take a backseat. And it’s also available on Nykaa.
To conclude, niacinamide may not be the master of treating one skin concern, but it does a little bit to heal your skin from all fronts. It is the one ingredient that your skin can fall back on when all else fails, just like this serum from Within Beauty!