@@DoctorAnne It is a plant extract used in traditional medicine. Because it is a plant, it of course has antioxidants, terpenoids. There is some research on its use in skincare but not much. I do think that it has anti-inflammatory properties, but I cannot say if the supposed anti-wrinkle and anti-pigmentation claims are accurate. Along with ceramides, peptides, and niacinamide it is an ingredient that makes me more likely to buy a product. Well, my favourite ingredient over the past 2 days would be zinc pyrithione because it murdered some bumps I had on the hair follicles above my mouth
Wow, I watched all the videos about niacinamide made by well known CZcamsrs and doctors but this one is the best! I finally understood why it’s good for my skin. Also great recommendations of the products. Thank you! I hope you’ll get thousands of likes as you deserve them for your hard work and professionalism 💛
I bought the Ordinary one due to your recommendation! I didn't realize it can help shrink pores, so I'm going to be using it MUCH more frequently haha. Do you think it is okay to use with a Vitamin C serum as well?
The ordinary brand advises not to use vitamin C together with niacinamide. Here you can read what they say on their website. Contraindications: If topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid and/or Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid) is used as part of skincare, it should be applied at alternate times with this formula (ideally Vitamin C in the PM and this formula in the AM). Otherwise, Niacinamide can affect integrity of the Vitamin C.
@@luzvi1983 I know they do, but I disagree. Vitamin C is stored in our skin for up to 24 hours, so no matter when you apply your Niacinamide, it will come in contact with Vitamin C. So as long as you don’t mix it in the palm of your hands, I think you are fine. But you of course don’t have to if you don’t feel comfortable doing it.
Hi Dr Anne, thanks agin for such great content. I have dark skin and I've read that Niacinamide can act like a skin lightening ingredient such as hydroquinone which worries me as I dont want to lighten my skin (brighten yes and correct hyperpigmentation 😊). Is this true? Would you recommend for melanated skin tones. Thanks
It works very different from hydroquinone, and with a much slower and less intense result, so I don’t think you need to worry, but I admit that I don’t know a lot about skincare on melanated skins, so I need to educate myself further on that topic before I can give you dedicated advice.
No. Not because it would react, but because each product is formulated with its own preservative system and equilibrium of ingredients and mixing something else in it will change that in an unforeseeable way. That means it is more likely to go off or not work as anticipated.
@@DoctorAnne I've just recently heard of it, too. Apparently quite a good vegan, non-cruel skin care from UK. And today I learnt they are available in Germany, in Rossman and online. Might be something interesting for you too - I know I'd love your insight/review of the brand :)
I apologize but I am binge watching your videos and I have so many questions which I hope you can find the time to answer. Can you use niacinamide with all other actives? I am using The Ordinary Niacinamide and would love to use it with peptides but I’m not sure if they work well together.
Thank you for this video! I would like to ask you: Do you think that TO Niacinamide 10% +1% Zinc is only for people who has acne skin...? I have tiny blackheads on my nose but I feel that it dries out my skin.... I only use it at nights only though... In the mornings, I use LRP 2% salicylic acid face wash and at nights I use Tretinoin. I don't know if it is the Niacinamide or Tretinoin...?
Could be both, but the Niacinamide + Zinc can be drying. But the combination of that one, a salicylic face wash and Tretinoin itself is quite drying. Maybe a different Niacinamide product will help ease that.
@@DoctorAnne I would like to have Niacinamide abundant like 10% to be effective on my skin since I need it. Which one do you think should be better: the Niacinamide Toner or Niacinamide Serum from Good Molecules? Thanks again.
Hello, I have just started on Tretinion - once a week in the beginning. Will it be best to apply Niacinamide in the pm (with Tretinoin) or in the am (with Vit C)? I have heard that it can reduce the side effects of Tretinoin. 🙂
hi yes , i have a bunch of blackheads and pores on my cheek and chin will this help? and is it okay to use with cerva renewing cleanser and clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel ?and how could i use it how should i use it once a day ?
Niacinamide is not first line of recommended treatment for blackheads, but might help with the appearance of pores. Yes, it is okay to pair with these two products and yes, once a day is enough.
I would not pair anything with benzoylperoxide, it is pretty reactive. Either use it at different times of the day or make sure to let it dry completely and wait around 15 minutes in between.
Probably Niacinamide because it is less irrtating and I use Tretinoin. But playing the „this or that“ game is cruel, it is like picking a favorite child.
Niacinamide is not the first line treatment for acne. Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide or a retinoid are better for that. But the best thing you can do if you have acne is go see a dernatologist.
Hello doctor, I’m having a concern with large pores and sebaceous filaments and whiteheads. I’m thinking about buying Pixi Glowtonic Serum and use it once a week, along with The Ordinary Niacinamide Serum and use it everyday. Is that okay? I’m also thinking about salicylic acid too but I think the glycolic acid is enough for clearing the sebaceous filaments and whiteheads.
Hey doctor Anne, great video as always! 😊Thanks! I'd like your opinion on how often should a 20 year old use a 10% glycolic acid? Is twice a week okay?
Hi Dr. Anne, I have one question, do the Niacinamide fades the freckles away ? Because I want to use it for my oily skin but I like my freckles and I wouldn't like it to disappear.
Niacinamide can not distinguish between different kinds of pigment, so yes, it might lighten the freckles, but I wouldn´t be too worried if it is the only brightening ingredient you are using.
4:01 Does that mean that it's a bad for dry skin, since it reduces oil? I always have that question for products that say they are "oil balancing", but are suggested for dry skin :\ I don't understand. What does "oil control" or "oil balance" mean, anyway? Thanks for the video :)
Some people say generally that it Reduces oil, and that creates the question of it being bad for dry skin. Thanks @Doctor Anne for your reply! If it's just lowering oil to the normal level, than it's ok :)
@@auricia201 It always comes down to your personal skin reaction, it is impossible to say in general how it will work, so you still need to see how it affects you personally.
Hi Anne, I just got laser pigment removal and was wondering if I can use niacinimide now to help as an anti-inflammatory for the heat? I dont want to aggravate my skin if it's the wrong thing to use :)
They just tried to sell me a few specific products like copper peptides but I already have niacinimide so I thought I could just use that if it's similar outcome without buying new things
@@HannahPowter1 Both have different effects and most of the experience with Copper Peptides was made with wound healing after laser, but Niacinamide is a great calming and soothing ingredient as well.
Hi doc..doc i have of la roche posay cicaplast b5..i using this 6days for now..can i used good molecules toner? with la roche posay cicaplast b5? It is still safe?
Hi doctor, I’m from fiji and as I’m ordering the ordinary brand products for my skin care routine it is costly for me . I needed advice on whether i should buy the lactic acid or the Niacinamide product for my skin problem. Im 20 years old and I have oily skin .last year i had bad acne( i never had acne before) and i use benzoyl peroxide to treat my acne, my acne has disappeared now and has left me with large pores on my cheeks where my acne was concentrated. I’m looking for which product will help reduce pore size and improve my skin quality , and look . I’m not really concerned about which of the ordinary the product is beneficial for acne because i have benzoyl peroxide to help me with my acne so based on this, which of the two between Niacinamide and lactic acid would you recommend for me.
It is beneficial, but as Niacinamide is abundant in our nutrition already, i don´t think supplementing it is necessary if you don´t suffer from an underlying condition. But as the B-Vitamins are water-soluble you won´t overdose, you will simply pee the extra out.
Hello Dr Anne. Regards from Malaysia. Can I ask for your opinion? I've been using Niacinamide from the ordinary for about 2-3 weeks and my skin suddenly breakout. Should I stop from using it? If yes, what should I do next to repair my skin?
There are multiple reasons why you could be breaking out. I suggest you stop the product, wait for your skin to recover and then see if it was really the culprit.
Will my skin get accustomed to the burn after regular use. I just started using catrice 10 % niacinamide pore minimizer today and find my face has a slight burning sensation. Previously I’ve used Kojic acid with niacinamide and arbutin cream which had no burn at all.
Burning is never a good sign and usually a sign that your skin doesn´t agree with what you are applying. It might be one of the ingredients or just the formulation.
Hello Dr. if the transfer of melanosomes is inhibited then where do these melanosomes go and what happens to them? do they breakdown and get metabolized?
That is a good question. I would assume they do get broken down again, but as long as the melanocytes are still there, they can easily be produced again when there is a trigger like UV light.
Can I use Niacinamide and vitamin c in same routine? I read lots of articles, some recommend to use together some says it cannot be used together. Now I’m kinda lost here. Can u recommend me? Thank u. Love all ur videos ❤️❤️
Doctor Anne ok so, how do I apply them? Do I have wait 10-15mns between each application? Or I can just apply the niacinamide serum right after applying my vitamin c?
I love your videos. They are so informative. I just ordered the Paula's Choice 20% niacinamide because I've had good results with Good Molecules 10% niacinamide. I am older and can use all the help I can get. It was 15% off plus free shipping, so I rationalized the high price. 🤣
@@DoctorAnne no, what I meant is I want to know brand names that are effective but use all naturals in their ingredients, do you know the best ones for natural products?
@@r.k862 No brand can use natural ingredients as in unprocessed, they all have to go through some kind of purification. If you ask me, there are no 100% natural ingredients, which is not at all bad, because natural is by no means safer or better.
I recently started using The Ordinary’s Niacinamide plus zinc and this together with their marine Hyaluronics was fanatastic for my complexion. But I changed my 1% The Ordinary retinol to Paula’s Choice Retinol 1% (just a couple times a week) and found that my skin is a lot more sensitive now. And I don’t seem to be able to tolerate the Niacinamide anymore, my face flushes bright red. I always keep the Niacinamide for the mornings and retinol for the evenings. But I’m wondering whether I will be able to re-introduce the Niacinamide at some stage as I did really like it...
Hello doctor I found your video informative so I want to ask you how can I get rid of pimple scars cause I have so many pimple scars in the cheeks and also about horrible dark circle please help me
It's the scars left behind by the pimple only not too much but I still have in the cheeks and since 6month I am having it ....I don't know it comes u der which scars
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Oh yes i do have. Acne. Red skin. Large pores. And im 36. Another thing that I don't know how much niacinamide is in this cream. I see they are using it in most of the products. What's can happen if will be too much? Thank you
@@neridamartinaitiene814 You can´t overdose topical Niacinamide, so don´t worry there. With the issues you talk about here, using a little more might help. But you should also look at retinoids - do you use any in your routine?
@@DoctorAnne no im not using retinoids. I have face washing with acids. Face emulsia with BHA. Then i have serum which controls sebum. And niacinamide. And vitamin c. Im not sure how and when to use all of them. After niacinamide ordinary. And after vitamin c my face looks sticky. Bit oily. Does it has to feel like that?thank you
@@neridamartinaitiene814 You should try and incorporate a retinoid in your routine. For a simple routine go: Hydration and Vitamin C in the morning, followed by your SPF, and then in the evenings a gentle cleanse, niacinamide, a retinoid. BHA maybe once a week.
It can be, but I recommend seeing a doctor in person if you think you suffer from perioral dermatitis. More products usually make the conditions worse, so it is crucial to pick the right ones.
I'm really glad I found this video, this is my first time using niacinamide and I use the 5% niacinamide with centella asiatica leaf water and sabi beet serum. I live in a tropical country and I don't know whether my sunscreen works or not, so I try my best to stay indoor. Can I still get the result you've described in the video? if yes, for how long? Thanks.
What do you mean you don´t know if your sunscreen works? Niacinamide is one ingredient hat influences the skin, sun protection is another, very important factor.
@@DoctorAnne well some people told me, I should protect my skin from the sun if I want to get some result with niacinamide. But I'm not sure if my sunscreen works. I reaplly my sunscreen every 3 hours, but I don't know if the sunscreen works. So, my point is, can I see result without a proper working sunscreen? Thank you
@@vsbltnyn Without a proper working sunscreen, it will be hard to see results from any skincare in the long run. But no matter what ingredient you use, the changes in your skin won´t be quick and drastic, so it might take a while to see results anyway. If you have purchased a sunscreen from a company that uses good filters and does independent testing, it should work.
No food can cure acne, but having a healthy amount in your diet certainly is good. Many foods do contain Niacinamide though, so I don't think a supplement is necessary. As I am not a dietician though, you might want to ask an expert.
Hi Doctor Anne, i love watching your video especially for skin care. Is Niacinamide helps remove bumps on forheads or under the eye? Thank you for your time.
Hi Doctor Anne, thank you for responding back. I do have milia under my eye and some on my forehead. I dont know what’s the caused and how i can get rid of it. I was thinking maybe using Niacinamide might help with milia.
@@jaqui5584 The best thing against milia is a) finding out what causes them, usually heavy creams or oils and b) extraction done by a professional. If that isn´t possible, try a chemical exfoliant that you apply only to the milia each morning and night, to thin the skin on top of them until the trapped cell debris inside can get out. Niacinamide will not help very well.
Yeah, I didn´t put that the right way - of course studies have been on 5%, as well as on 10% and on 20%. What I meant to say was that we don´t yet have enough data to be sure which is the optimum concentration. 5% is surely great, but in some studies 20% showed additional benefits, while in others it didn´t. Oh, and I am not the only one saying that - if I was the only perosn around that said 10% might be more beneficial, there wouldn´t be any 10% or 20% concentration products out there.
@@Sky10811 The article you linked looks at one concentration of Niacinamide compared to the same concentration in Hydroquinone. That does not mean you can conclude that 4% Niacinamide is the optimal dosage for all problems you might want to address.
@@DoctorAnne yes. But there are a huge number if research. This article is just one of them. And all concluded that 4% is optimum. No need to "up". Saying that there is mo research proving 10% or 20% is better vs 4%. If u found any, would be nice if share. Thank you! ❤
@@PeaceNinja007 Yes, there is a difference. Niacin is the broader name, it comes in two different forms: Nicotinic Acid, which is present in foods and Niacinamide, which is used in skincare. And I take the snuggles, thank you.
Do you have a favorite ingredient? Which one is it?
Probably centella asiatica
@@moose8762 An ingredient that I need to look into more.
@@DoctorAnne It is a plant extract used in traditional medicine. Because it is a plant, it of course has antioxidants, terpenoids. There is some research on its use in skincare but not much. I do think that it has anti-inflammatory properties, but I cannot say if the supposed anti-wrinkle and anti-pigmentation claims are accurate. Along with ceramides, peptides, and niacinamide it is an ingredient that makes me more likely to buy a product. Well, my favourite ingredient over the past 2 days would be zinc pyrithione because it murdered some bumps I had on the hair follicles above my mouth
Doctor Anne please make a video on it if you find more info!!!!
@@moose8762 I have read a lot about it, definitely one that I want to look into more.
I love her voice! It's so soothing!
Oh, thank you.
She should consider ASMR
@@DoctorAnne Would taking the supplement internally help also with skin conditions like seborrheic Dermatitis
@@lisagardner4814 May be, but I don't comment on supplements, as this is not my area of expertise.
Wow, I watched all the videos about niacinamide made by well known CZcamsrs and doctors but this one is the best! I finally understood why it’s good for my skin. Also great recommendations of the products. Thank you! I hope you’ll get thousands of likes as you deserve them for your hard work and professionalism 💛
Aw, thank you! That is very nice of you to say and I am glad I could help you.
First! (as a non-reply)
My pick after niacinamide would be: Tretinoin
Not really tretioin has way better long term benfits..
Tretinoin is among my favorite ingredients too.
@@adr23 And both mix beautifully, so why pick just one?
@@DoctorAnne sure i will try...tretinion cleared my ten years of agony in just 3 weeks...luckily not many side effects...
@@adr23 It is amazing.
Great video!! I would like to recommend an ingredient spotlight video on Alpha Arbutin. Thank you !
Noted.
Love these in depth videos about one particular ingredient ❤️
I have a few more coming.
Yey! 🎉
I bought the Ordinary one due to your recommendation! I didn't realize it can help shrink pores, so I'm going to be using it MUCH more frequently haha. Do you think it is okay to use with a Vitamin C serum as well?
Absolutely okay to use with a Vitamin C serum.
The ordinary brand advises not to use vitamin C together with niacinamide. Here you can read what they say on their website. Contraindications: If topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid and/or Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid) is used as part of skincare, it should be applied at alternate times with this formula (ideally Vitamin C in the PM and this formula in the AM). Otherwise, Niacinamide can affect integrity of the Vitamin C.
@@luzvi1983 I know they do, but I disagree. Vitamin C is stored in our skin for up to 24 hours, so no matter when you apply your Niacinamide, it will come in contact with Vitamin C. So as long as you don’t mix it in the palm of your hands, I think you are fine.
But you of course don’t have to if you don’t feel comfortable doing it.
I bought the Weird one
Ma'am can we also consume it orally? Niacin 250 mg? Wud dat help as well???
I am not a nutritionist, but yes, Niacin as part of your diet (not a supplement) is surely a good idea.
Hi Dr Anne, thanks agin for such great content.
I have dark skin and I've read that Niacinamide can act like a skin lightening ingredient such as hydroquinone which worries me as I dont want to lighten my skin (brighten yes and correct hyperpigmentation 😊). Is this true? Would you recommend for melanated skin tones. Thanks
It works very different from hydroquinone, and with a much slower and less intense result, so I don’t think you need to worry, but I admit that I don’t know a lot about skincare on melanated skins, so I need to educate myself further on that topic before I can give you dedicated advice.
@@DoctorAnne you are amazing, thanm you so much.
@@motso1668 You are welcome.
Awesome explanation of niacinamide to decide to use it . Thank u ma'am
You are welcome.
Can I pour the ordinary niaciamide into my Cerave face lotion and use it that way ?
No. Not because it would react, but because each product is formulated with its own preservative system and equilibrium of ingredients and mixing something else in it will change that in an unforeseeable way. That means it is more likely to go off or not work as anticipated.
@@DoctorAnne oh ok thank you so much . I appreciate u
@@LoveConquersAll888 You are welcome.
Have you tried Q+A Niacinamide toner? If so, any thoughts?
Q+A? No, haven't heard of it either, sorry.
@@DoctorAnne I've just recently heard of it, too. Apparently quite a good vegan, non-cruel skin care from UK. And today I learnt they are available in Germany, in Rossman and online. Might be something interesting for you too - I know I'd love your insight/review of the brand :)
@@alma_42 I will look for them at my next Rossmann visit, there is one not too far from my place.
Hello Dr Anne..just wondering can I mix the niacinamide serum with a vitamin c booster serum on my skin..?
Yes.
I apologize but I am binge watching your videos and I have so many questions which I hope you can find the time to answer. Can you use niacinamide with all other actives? I am using The Ordinary Niacinamide and would love to use it with peptides but I’m not sure if they work well together.
I pair them, so my answer is yes.
Thank you for this video! I would like to ask you: Do you think that TO Niacinamide 10% +1% Zinc is only for people who has acne skin...? I have tiny blackheads on my nose but I feel that it dries out my skin.... I only use it at nights only though...
In the mornings, I use LRP 2% salicylic acid face wash and at nights I use Tretinoin. I don't know if it is the Niacinamide or Tretinoin...?
Could be both, but the Niacinamide + Zinc can be drying. But the combination of that one, a salicylic face wash and Tretinoin itself is quite drying.
Maybe a different Niacinamide product will help ease that.
@@DoctorAnne Thank you for your response Dr. Anne. Which one could you suggest? Love your videos.
@@galato4234 Maybe Paulas Choice Buffers, they are usually well tolerated.
@@DoctorAnne I would like to have Niacinamide abundant like 10% to be effective on my skin since I need it. Which one do you think should be better: the Niacinamide Toner or Niacinamide Serum from Good Molecules? Thanks again.
@@galato4234 The serum has most likely a higher concentration, but I have not tried that one myself, so I can´t comment on the actual product.
Hello, I have just started on Tretinion - once a week in the beginning. Will it be best to apply Niacinamide in the pm (with Tretinoin) or in the am (with Vit C)? I have heard that it can reduce the side effects of Tretinoin. 🙂
Both will work, but I prefer my Niacinamide with my Tretinoin at night.
hi yes , i have a bunch of blackheads and pores on my cheek and chin will this help? and is it okay to use with cerva renewing cleanser and clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel ?and how could i use it how should i use it once a day ?
Niacinamide is not first line of recommended treatment for blackheads, but might help with the appearance of pores. Yes, it is okay to pair with these two products and yes, once a day is enough.
Can niacinamide be used under onexton(benzoyl peroxide&clindamycin) ?
I would not pair anything with benzoylperoxide, it is pretty reactive. Either use it at different times of the day or make sure to let it dry completely and wait around 15 minutes in between.
Hi Dr Anne, if you have to choose one between L Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide what would be your pick?
Probably Niacinamide because it is less irrtating and I use Tretinoin. But playing the „this or that“ game is cruel, it is like picking a favorite child.
Can I used azelaic acid or bha with niacinamide in the same morning routine ? Danke Anne
Can I use niacinamide supplement for pores and acne?
You can, but I don't think it will be very helpful compared to the treatments your dermatologist can offer.
Loooove her voice...soothiiinggg😄
Oh, thank you.
Hi,Iam 14 years old and getting acne on my cheeks and forehead. Should i use niacinamide to stop it?
Niacinamide is not the first line treatment for acne. Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide or a retinoid are better for that. But the best thing you can do if you have acne is go see a dernatologist.
Doc ordinary niacinamide serum and benzoyl peroxide facial wash are safe?
Yes. I mean, I wouldn't mix them in the palm of my hands and then apply them to the face, but one and then the other are safe.
Doctor I am 18 years old..I have open pores problem can I use ordinary niacinamide?as my night skin care routine..is it harmful?
The Ordinary Niacinamide is not harmful to use in your skincare routine, no.
Hello doctor, I’m having a concern with large pores and sebaceous filaments and whiteheads. I’m thinking about buying Pixi Glowtonic Serum and use it once a week, along with The Ordinary Niacinamide Serum and use it everyday. Is that okay? I’m also thinking about salicylic acid too but I think the glycolic acid is enough for clearing the sebaceous filaments and whiteheads.
Also, do you have any recommendation of any product or serum should I use for my concerns? Thank you doctor!
Hey doctor Anne, great video as always! 😊Thanks!
I'd like your opinion on how often should a 20 year old use a 10% glycolic acid? Is twice a week okay?
If your skin is fine with that, twice a week is okay. I personally would go for once a week, more is usually not needed.
@@DoctorAnne thanks a lot for answering my query 😊🙏
@@aadyasrivastava371 You are welcome.
Hi, can i use The Ordinary Niaciamide, Benzoyl peroxide 5% and Moisturizer?
In theory yes, but I would always recommend you talk to your prescribing doctor about what to pair with your benzoylperoxide.
Hi Dr. Anne, I have one question, do the Niacinamide fades the freckles away ?
Because I want to use it for my oily skin but I like my freckles and I wouldn't like it to disappear.
Niacinamide can not distinguish between different kinds of pigment, so yes, it might lighten the freckles, but I wouldn´t be too worried if it is the only brightening ingredient you are using.
4:01 Does that mean that it's a bad for dry skin, since it reduces oil? I always have that question for products that say they are "oil balancing", but are suggested for dry skin :\ I don't understand. What does "oil control" or "oil balance" mean, anyway?
Thanks for the video :)
No, it isn’t bad for dry skin, it can actually help with that. Oil balancing usually means reducing excess sebum production to a normal point.
Some people say generally that it Reduces oil, and that creates the question of it being bad for dry skin.
Thanks @Doctor Anne for your reply! If it's just lowering oil to the normal level, than it's ok :)
@@auricia201 It always comes down to your personal skin reaction, it is impossible to say in general how it will work, so you still need to see how it affects you personally.
What about taking it as a supplement?
For any nutritional advice please talk to your doctor or a dietitian.
Doc safe to used niacinamide with tumeric?
Yes.
Hi Anne, I just got laser pigment removal and was wondering if I can use niacinimide now to help as an anti-inflammatory for the heat? I dont want to aggravate my skin if it's the wrong thing to use :)
Have you talked to the person doing the laser about that? They have the best information about your individual treatment.
They just tried to sell me a few specific products like copper peptides but I already have niacinimide so I thought I could just use that if it's similar outcome without buying new things
@@HannahPowter1 Both have different effects and most of the experience with Copper Peptides was made with wound healing after laser, but Niacinamide is a great calming and soothing ingredient as well.
Hi doc..doc i have of la roche posay cicaplast b5..i using this 6days for now..can i used good molecules toner? with la roche posay cicaplast b5? It is still safe?
Yes, it is safe.
How about doc..good molecules niacinamide toner and tamanu oil? They still safe to used at night?
@@rodzdiaz7677 They are safe, but I am personally not a fan of oils unless your skin is pretty dry.
Hi doctor, I’m from fiji and as I’m ordering the ordinary brand products for my skin care routine it is costly for me . I needed advice on whether i should buy the lactic acid or the Niacinamide product for my skin problem. Im 20 years old and I have oily skin .last year i had bad acne( i never had acne before) and i use benzoyl peroxide to treat my acne, my acne has disappeared now and has left me with large pores on my cheeks where my acne was concentrated. I’m looking for which product will help reduce pore size and improve my skin quality , and look .
I’m not really concerned about which of the ordinary the product is beneficial for acne because i have benzoyl peroxide to help me with my acne so based on this, which of the two between Niacinamide and lactic acid would you recommend for me.
I would suggest Niacinamide for what you describe.
Doc. Niacinamide with vitamin e is good together?
Yes.
Can I substitute Niacinamide this with Hydroquinone for treating hyperpigmentation?
Hydroquinone is much more potent in treating hyperpigmentation than Niacinamide.
hello dr. Anne, is it okay to put niacinamide in the under eye area?
Yes, it usually is, but it also depends on the product and overall formulation.
Hi Dr Ann, what's the benefit of oral niacinamide (500mg) for the skin? Is it also as beneficial as topical niacinamide?
It is beneficial, but as Niacinamide is abundant in our nutrition already, i don´t think supplementing it is necessary if you don´t suffer from an underlying condition. But as the B-Vitamins are water-soluble you won´t overdose, you will simply pee the extra out.
@@DoctorAnne thank you doctor ann. Your knowledge has been really helpful and valuable to many of us. ❤️
Hello Dr Anne. Regards from Malaysia. Can I ask for your opinion? I've been using Niacinamide from the ordinary for about 2-3 weeks and my skin suddenly breakout. Should I stop from using it? If yes, what should I do next to repair my skin?
There are multiple reasons why you could be breaking out. I suggest you stop the product, wait for your skin to recover and then see if it was really the culprit.
@@DoctorAnne thank you Dr Anne 🌹
Try miracle shine cream, you can search it in insta, I'm from Malaysia as well, it's really good, it has niacinamide in it
Will my skin get accustomed to the burn after regular use.
I just started using catrice 10 % niacinamide pore minimizer today and find my face has a slight burning sensation.
Previously I’ve used Kojic acid with niacinamide and arbutin cream which had no burn at all.
Burning is never a good sign and usually a sign that your skin doesn´t agree with what you are applying. It might be one of the ingredients or just the formulation.
Hello Dr Anne, I’m 15 years old with textured skin on my forehead and occasional whiteheads. Can I use The Ordinary niacinamide 10% and zinc 1%
Yes, although I am not sure they will help to fight the congestion. Have you considered Salicylic Acid?
@@DoctorAnne Yes, I am starting to use salicylic acid in my cleanser to clear up by skin. Thank you Doc!
Hey Anne can I use niacinamide for closed comedones ? Would be helpful if you reply
While it might help a little, it is not the first recommendation for that problem. Exfoliants like BHA are much more effective.
Hi can I apply Niacinamide before Retinol or will it stop the retinol getting through?
Thank you.
Yes, yu can apply it beforehand and no, it won´t stop the retinol getting through.
Thank you.
Hello Dr. if the transfer of melanosomes is inhibited then where do these melanosomes go and what happens to them? do they breakdown and get metabolized?
That is a good question. I would assume they do get broken down again, but as long as the melanocytes are still there, they can easily be produced again when there is a trigger like UV light.
@@DoctorAnne ok thank you doctor
@@editsthatyoulike9527 You are welcome.
Mam will u suggest niacinamide for combination pores skin, i got bumps sometimes
Yes, as part of you skincare routine. No one product will be able to solve all your problems.
Can I use Niacinamide and vitamin c in same routine? I read lots of articles, some recommend to use together some says it cannot be used together. Now I’m kinda lost here. Can u recommend me? Thank u. Love all ur videos ❤️❤️
You can use them together, no harm done.
Doctor Anne ok so, how do I apply them? Do I have wait 10-15mns between each application? Or I can just apply the niacinamide serum right after applying my vitamin c?
@@arunteychan7454 I usually let one absorb and then apply the next, but I do not wait 15 minutes - more like 3 (and brush my teeth in the meantime).
Doctor Anne got it doc. Thank you :)
Its not recommended to use niacin with vit c plz check it
I love your videos. They are so informative. I just ordered the Paula's Choice 20% niacinamide because I've had good results with Good Molecules 10% niacinamide. I am older and can use all the help I can get. It was 15% off plus free shipping, so I rationalized the high price. 🤣
I will get it at one point too, but most likely wait for a discount code. They usually have a good one here in Germany.
@@DoctorAnne , My mum lives in Germany, may I ask which niacinamide product/brand you use?
@@PinCushionQueen I usually get the Niacinamide + Zinc from The Ordinary.
It goes niacinamide first then moisturizer or backwards?
That depends on the product. Many moisturizers have Niacinamide included.
Can you wax (eyebrows) while using niacinimide?
Yes.
hi, can you suggest the brand names that have all 100% ingredients please but effective. Thank you
You want brand names that do 100% Niacinamide products? There is only one to my knowledge, and that is The Ordinary.
@@DoctorAnne no, what I meant is I want to know brand names that are effective but use all naturals in their ingredients, do you know the best ones for natural products?
@@r.k862 No brand can use natural ingredients as in unprocessed, they all have to go through some kind of purification. If you ask me, there are no 100% natural ingredients, which is not at all bad, because natural is by no means safer or better.
he is used for acne scar Any side effect please
I don´t think I understand the question, could you paraphrase?
I recently started using The Ordinary’s Niacinamide plus zinc and this together with their marine Hyaluronics was fanatastic for my complexion. But I changed my 1% The Ordinary retinol to Paula’s Choice Retinol 1% (just a couple times a week) and found that my skin is a lot more sensitive now. And I don’t seem to be able to tolerate the Niacinamide anymore, my face flushes bright red. I always keep the Niacinamide for the mornings and retinol for the evenings. But I’m wondering whether I will be able to re-introduce the Niacinamide at some stage as I did really like it...
Only time will tell. The Paulas Choice Retinol is stronger than most of the TO ones, the 1% is a little misleading there.
I had been using The Ordinary region 1% as opposed to their retinoid so I wasn't expecting Paula's Choice 1% being so much stronger but it is!
Wow; I'd assumed all 1% ones would be the same strength-! - Good to know.
Hello doctor I found your video informative so I want to ask you how can I get rid of pimple scars cause I have so many pimple scars in the cheeks and also about horrible dark circle please help me
What kind of scars? Icepick scars, box scars, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation?
It's the scars left behind by the pimple only not too much but I still have in the cheeks and since 6month I am having it ....I don't know it comes u der which scars
If u don't mind to give me insta I'd so I dm and send picture thankyou
@@rozinachetri My Instagram handle is in the video description.
I send you dm in Instagram thankyou for your help
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I am sorry, the translation is off. Do you need product recommendations for sun spots?
Hello. Thank you for your videos. I just want to ask you if i have cream with niacinamide in it ,do i have to use it more ? Can be too much? Thank you
You can´t overdo Niacinamide, but if you have it in your moisturizer, you don´t really need a different serum unless you have specific problems.
Oh yes i do have. Acne. Red skin. Large pores. And im 36.
Another thing that I don't know how much niacinamide is in this cream. I see they are using it in most of the products. What's can happen if will be too much? Thank you
@@neridamartinaitiene814 You can´t overdose topical Niacinamide, so don´t worry there. With the issues you talk about here, using a little more might help. But you should also look at retinoids - do you use any in your routine?
@@DoctorAnne no im not using retinoids. I have face washing with acids. Face emulsia with BHA.
Then i have serum which controls sebum. And niacinamide. And vitamin c. Im not sure how and when to use all of them.
After niacinamide ordinary. And after vitamin c my face looks sticky. Bit oily. Does it has to feel like that?thank you
@@neridamartinaitiene814 You should try and incorporate a retinoid in your routine. For a simple routine go: Hydration and Vitamin C in the morning, followed by your SPF, and then in the evenings a gentle cleanse, niacinamide, a retinoid. BHA maybe once a week.
docteur is it helpful for perioral dermatitis ?
It can be, but I recommend seeing a doctor in person if you think you suffer from perioral dermatitis. More products usually make the conditions worse, so it is crucial to pick the right ones.
@@DoctorAnne thanks alot ur adorable
@@fadwaechaabi7013 You are welcome.
Hi! What about a serum with niacinamida At 10%? I have sensitive and acne skin, with a little bit of scars. In how long i will see results? Thank u!!
Niacinamide will work slowly, so give it at least three months.
I'm really glad I found this video, this is my first time using niacinamide and I use the 5% niacinamide with centella asiatica leaf water and sabi beet serum.
I live in a tropical country and I don't know whether my sunscreen works or not, so I try my best to stay indoor. Can I still get the result you've described in the video? if yes, for how long? Thanks.
What do you mean you don´t know if your sunscreen works? Niacinamide is one ingredient hat influences the skin, sun protection is another, very important factor.
@@DoctorAnne well some people told me, I should protect my skin from the sun if I want to get some result with niacinamide. But I'm not sure if my sunscreen works. I reaplly my sunscreen every 3 hours, but I don't know if the sunscreen works.
So, my point is, can I see result without a proper working sunscreen? Thank you
@@vsbltnyn Without a proper working sunscreen, it will be hard to see results from any skincare in the long run. But no matter what ingredient you use, the changes in your skin won´t be quick and drastic, so it might take a while to see results anyway.
If you have purchased a sunscreen from a company that uses good filters and does independent testing, it should work.
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Does oral intak helps for acne
No food can cure acne, but having a healthy amount in your diet certainly is good. Many foods do contain Niacinamide though, so I don't think a supplement is necessary. As I am not a dietician though, you might want to ask an expert.
Hi Doctor Anne, i love watching your video especially for skin care. Is Niacinamide helps remove bumps on forheads or under the eye? Thank you for your time.
You need to specify what you mean by bumps - closed comedones? Texture? Milia? Or cystic spots?
Hi Doctor Anne, thank you for responding back. I do have milia under my eye and some on my forehead. I dont know what’s the caused and how i can get rid of it. I was thinking maybe using Niacinamide might help with milia.
@@jaqui5584 The best thing against milia is a) finding out what causes them, usually heavy creams or oils and b) extraction done by a professional. If that isn´t possible, try a chemical exfoliant that you apply only to the milia each morning and night, to thin the skin on top of them until the trapped cell debris inside can get out. Niacinamide will not help very well.
I will definitely try the chemical exfoliation. Thank you for your time. I appreciate it.
@@jaqui5584 You are welcome.
Sorry..not enough volumen.
You mean the volume is too low?
Other dermatologists say that studies have been done on 5% You are the only one saying 10-20% is needed.
Yeah, I didn´t put that the right way - of course studies have been on 5%, as well as on 10% and on 20%. What I meant to say was that we don´t yet have enough data to be sure which is the optimum concentration. 5% is surely great, but in some studies 20% showed additional benefits, while in others it didn´t.
Oh, and I am not the only one saying that - if I was the only perosn around that said 10% might be more beneficial, there wouldn´t be any 10% or 20% concentration products out there.
Do all excess b vitamins get peed out
The water soluble vitamins get peed out, the fat soluble ones are stored. Fat soluble are E,D,K,A.
@@DoctorAnne thank you this is very helpful
@doctor Anne: is niacinamide 10% too much?
It is more than you probably need, but usually Niacinamide doesn't cause issues for people.
@@DoctorAnne thanks! I was hesitating to buy.. should I apply moisturizer and then niacinamide serum or the other way around?
@@thientran-rd3qk Usually it is serum, then moisturizer.
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Please check researches. Niacinamide is enough 4%. It s optimal %
@@Sky10811 The article you linked looks at one concentration of Niacinamide compared to the same concentration in Hydroquinone. That does not mean you can conclude that 4% Niacinamide is the optimal dosage for all problems you might want to address.
@@DoctorAnne yes. But there are a huge number if research. This article is just one of them. And all concluded that 4% is optimum. No need to "up".
Saying that there is mo research proving 10% or 20% is better vs 4%.
If u found any, would be nice if share. Thank you! ❤
Can I use it every day?
Yes.
Niacin vs Niacinimide vs Snuggles
Is it only one or can I have two out of three?
Actually .. I was just asking if there was a difference between these ..
But you can have Snuggles
@@PeaceNinja007 Yes, there is a difference. Niacin is the broader name, it comes in two different forms: Nicotinic Acid, which is present in foods and Niacinamide, which is used in skincare.
And I take the snuggles, thank you.
@@DoctorAnne Ahh ok 👌 Thanks
Here’s your Snuggles 🧸
@@PeaceNinja007 Thank you!
she speaks chinesse
Who? Me? No I don't. I wish I would though.
Hi u r so beautiful lady
Thank you.
Hi Dr.Anne, is it okay to use niacinamide with AHA?
Yes.