Is sunscreen necessary after niacinamide?

“Research has shown niacinamide can interrupt the terrible inflammation UV light causes in the skin, so using a niacinamide booster under your sunscreen is a great way to protect and repair.”

Do I need retinol if I use niacinamide?

If you’re using these ingredients in separate products, it’s recommended to apply niacinamide first and to then follow with retinol. Applying niacinamide first can help protect your skin from the effects of retinol.

How do you use ordinary niacinamide and retinol?

Continue to use niacinamide as a ‘buffer’ during treatment with retinol. Niacinamide and retinol can be used together with a five-minute gap between application but are likely to be just as effective if you use them at separate times of the day.

Can I use niacinamide before sunscreen?

If you are adding a niacinamide treatment into your routine, use it after cleansing, toning, and any exfoliants and before your moisturizer or sunscreen.

What products should not be used with niacinamide?

Don’t Mix: Niacinamide and vitamin C. Although they’re both antioxidants, vitamin C is one ingredient that’s not compatible with niacinamide. “Both are very common antioxidants used in a variety of skincare products, but they should not be used one right after the other,” says Dr. Marchbein.

Can I combine niacinamide and retinol?

Using niacinamide before retinol works well. So does combining them into one product. A 2016 study found that a product containing retinol, niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, and resveratrol improved fine lines, sallowness, wrinkling, hyperpigmentation, and skin tone.

Is niacinamide serum photosensitive?

Unlike some other popular active ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids and retinol, “niacinamide is photo-protectant, so it is not considered a product that may cause photosensitivity,” Dr. Allenby explains.

What products should not be used with retinol?

Don’t Mix: Retinol with vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, and AHA/BHA acids. AHA and BHA acids are exfoliating, which can dry out skin and cause further irritation if your skincare routine already includes retinol. As for benzoyl peroxide and retinol, they cancel each other out.

Can I use niacinamide with hyaluronic acid and retinol?

Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide These water-based treatments are a great pair and are made for all skin types — especially babes with dry, acne-prone skin. You’ll find niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, in my Rewind Retinol Serum. Use hyaluronic acid first, followed by my retinol for the best results.

How do you use niacinamide and sunscreen?