What is niacinamide or vitamin c first?

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3, an essential nutrient. It's a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in numerous cellular processes. Here's some important information:

• Function: Niacinamide is a precursor to two essential coenzymes: nicotinamide%20adenine%20dinucleotide%20(NAD) and nicotinamide%20adenine%20dinucleotide%20phosphate%20(NADP). These coenzymes are involved in various metabolic pathways, including energy production and DNA repair.

• Benefits for Skin: Niacinamide is widely used in skincare products due to its various benefits:

  • Reduces the appearance of enlarged%20pores.
  • Improves skin%20tone.
  • Strengthens the skin%20barrier.
  • Reduces redness and inflammation.
  • Helps to minimize%20the%20appearance%20of%20fine%20lines%20and%20wrinkles.
  • Regulates oil%20production.

• Sources: Niacinamide can be obtained through diet, supplements, and topical application. Dietary sources include:

  • Meat
  • Poultry
  • Fish
  • Nuts
  • Grains

• Side Effects: Niacinamide is generally well-tolerated. However, some people may experience mild skin%20irritation, such as redness or itching, especially when using high concentrations.

• Interactions: Niacinamide is generally considered safe to use with other skincare ingredients. However, using it with vitamin%20C was previously thought to be problematic, although recent studies show they can be combined depending on the formulations of products.