Why is niacinamide giving me pimples?

The bottom line. If you develop a reaction after using niacinamide, it probably isn’t purging. That’s because purging occurs when an ingredient increases skin cell turnover and niacinamide doesn’t have this effect on skin cells. The reaction is likely due to another ingredient in the product.

What are the side effects of niacinamide serum?

Side effects of niacinamide The most common side effects with topical niacinamide are mild and include mild burning, itching, redness, and irritation (Rolfe, 2014). Oral niacinamide may have more side effects since it circulates throughout the body, including nausea, diarrhea, and heartburn (Walocko, 2017).

Is the ordinary niacinamide Serum supposed to foam?

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10\% + Zinc 1\% serum is an immensely popular serum that can cause foaming due to that pesky ingredient Isoceteth-20.

Does the ordinary niacinamide cause purging?

But here’s the thing: Purging has the potential to occur only when a product is formulated with an active ingredient—such as retinol or AHAs—that’s scientifically proven to speed up cellular turnover. Niacinamide doesn’t fall under that category, so you won’t experience purging with it.

How quickly does niacinamide work?

Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a great ingredient for its tolerability, preventing skin aging and treating inflammation and pigmentation. Most results take 8–12 weeks.

Does niacinamide bleach skin?

In the clinical studies, niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use. Conclusions: The data suggest niacinamide is an effective skin lightening compound that works by inhibiting melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes.

Can you overuse niacinamide?

When used in high concentrations, niacinamide can cause skin irritation and redness. Another possibility is that you’re overdoing it on niacinamide, according to one expert. “When used in high concentrations, it can cause skin irritation and redness,” Talakoub says.

Do you rub in niacinamide?

Drop 2 drops of Niacinamide 10\% Zinc 1\% in your hands. Rub the product in your palms slightly to spread it around before you start applying. If you use too much of the product, you could cause irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Does niacinamide help acne scars?

Niacinamide can stabilize the melanosome activity within the cells, which can improve residual hyperpigmentation from acne scars as well as those who suffer from melasma.

Can niacinamide prevent acne?

Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties. Since acne is an inflammatory condition, that inflammation often leads to numerous pimples with delayed healing and acne scarring. Niacinamide can reduce the overall inflammatory response, resulting in fewer pimples.