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Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Immerse your skin in the luxurious touch of Niacinamide, a transformative Vitamin B3 infusion that calms, refines, and rejuvenates. This extraordinary ingredient invites a serene balance to your complexion, restoring vibrancy while tenderly addressing imperfections. Experience the soothing embrace of Niacinamide as it unveils the radiant potential of your skin.

5 key benefits
Skin Types
Dry Sensitive Mature Dehydrated
Key Benefits
Strengthens Skin Barrier Reduces Inflammation Minimises Pores
Pregnancy
Safe
When to Use
Morning + Night

What Exactly Is Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)?

Here's what you're putting on your skin — and why we love it.

Niacinamide, or Vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health. Scientifically, it is a form of niacin that interacts with the skin to improve its barrier function and resilience. This essential nutrient is integral to cellular metabolism, enhancing skin’s ability to repair and protecting against environmental stressors.

In the realm of dermatology, Niacinamide is celebrated for its versatility and compatibility with various skin types. It is a stable compound, suitable for inclusion in myriad formulations, making it a favoured choice for skincare professionals seeking to deliver comprehensive skin benefits.

What Happens When Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Touches Your Skin

Understanding the process helps you get better results at home and in the treatment room.

Niacinamide works by strengthening the skin’s barrier, increasing its resilience against external aggressors. It boosts the production of ceramides, essential lipids that form the natural protective barrier of the skin, thus preventing moisture loss and enhancing hydration.

Moreover, Niacinamide possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and calm acne-prone conditions. Its ability to regulate sebum production further aids in refining pore appearance, promoting a balanced and refined complexion.

Why Our Therapists Reach for Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

When it comes to choosing actives for your treatment, our therapists are selective. Here's why Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) earns its place.

Therapists at Stephanies® Luxury Spas embrace Niacinamide for its multifaceted benefits, offering clients a holistic approach to skincare. Its ability to address a spectrum of concerns, from hydration to skin texture, makes it an indispensable asset in bespoke facial treatments.

The ingredient’s gentle nature allows therapists to incorporate it into treatments for sensitive and reactive skin types, providing soothing relief and promoting a healthy, luminous glow. As a result, Niacinamide is cherished for its capacity to enhance treatment outcomes, leaving clients with visibly rejuvenated skin.

Niacinamide’s versatility also allows therapists to craft personalised skincare regimens that cater to individual skin needs, ensuring a luxurious, tailored experience for every client. Its compatibility with other active ingredients further enhances its appeal, enabling therapists to create synergistic formulations that address specific skincare goals.
— Stephanies Skin Therapists

What Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Will Do for Your Skin

These are the results our guests notice — and the reasons we keep coming back to this ingredient.

Strengthens Skin Barrier

Enhances barrier function to lock in moisture and protect against irritants.

Reduces Inflammation

Soothes and calms irritated skin, reducing redness and swelling.

Minimises Pores

Regulates sebum production to refine and diminish the appearance of pores.

Brightens Complexion

Improves skin tone and texture, promoting a healthy, radiant glow.

Balances Oil Production

Helps control excess oil, preventing breakouts and shine.

Is Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Right for You?

We recommend this ingredient for the following concerns and skin types. If you're unsure, your therapist can assess your skin during a consultation.

Skin Concerns
Dry Sensitive Mature Dehydrated All Skin Types

The Insider Tip

Straight from the treatment room — something most guests don't know about Niacinamide (Vitamin B3).

For optimal results, therapists recommend incorporating Niacinamide into both daily skincare routines and professional treatments. Its ability to harmonise with other actives makes it a valuable addition to any regimen, enhancing overall efficacy.

A professional tip is to introduce Niacinamide in serums or moisturisers where it can deeply penetrate and deliver its full spectrum of benefits, ensuring the skin remains hydrated and balanced.
— Stephanies Skin Therapists

Who Benefits Most from Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)?

Not every ingredient is for everyone — here's who we see the best results with.

Niacinamide is ideally suited for individuals with sensitive, dry, or combination skin types. Its soothing properties make it particularly beneficial for those prone to redness, irritation, or acne, offering a calming effect while improving overall skin texture.

This ingredient is also perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their skin’s natural barrier, increase hydration, or refine pore appearance. Its ability to balance oil production makes it a favoured choice for those with oily or blemish-prone skin, ensuring a clear and luminous complexion.

How to Use Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) in Your Routine

Getting the application right makes all the difference. Here's what our therapists suggest.

Application
Apply Niacinamide products after cleansing and before heavier creams. For serums, dispense a few drops into your palm and gently press into the skin, allowing full absorption.
When to Use
Niacinamide can be used both morning and evening. It pairs well with SPF in the morning routine for added protection and with hydrating treatments at night.
Worth Knowing Before You Layer

Avoid using Niacinamide with highly acidic treatments like pure Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as it may reduce efficacy. Instead, use them at different times of the day.

Use Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) at Home

These are the products our therapists recommend when guests want to continue working with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) between visits.

Barrier Restore Cream
skin editions™
Barrier Restore Cream

This Barrier Restore Cream delivers next-generation hydration and protection. Clinically backed actives and nutrient-rich botanicals work in synergy to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, defend against daily environmental stressors, and provide lasting comfort, leaving the skin smoother, more resilient, and beautifully radiant.

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Niacinamide Multi+ Serum
skin editions™
Niacinamide Multi+ Serum

This performance serum strengthens barrier function, controls oil and treats acne while delivering age supporting benefits by boosting skin firmness, smoothing fine lines and promoting skin luminosity for a radiant hydrated and refined complexion.

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Retinoid Peptide Night Cream
skin editions™
Retinoid Peptide Night Cream

This Retinoid Peptide night cream is an advanced restorative moisturiser designed to hydrate, smooth, and revitalise the skin. Encapsulated Retinoid, a Multi-Peptide Complex, and Niacinamide work synergistically to support skin renewal and improve the appearance of skin tone, while nourishing plant-derived oils and antioxidants provide comfort and radiance.

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Feel Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) in Professional Hands

While we don't currently have a treatment built specifically around Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), our therapists may incorporate it into your session based on your skin's needs. Ask about it during your next visit — or explore our full treatment menu below.

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What to Pair with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Ingredients work better in the right company. These are the combinations our therapists recommend for stronger results.

Pairs Well With
Combining with antioxidants like Vitamin C can amplify brightening effects.
Good to Know

While generally well-tolerated, those with hypersensitivity to niacin or its derivatives should consult with a skincare professional before use.

Pregnancy & Sensitivity

Niacinamide is considered safe for use during pregnancy and for sensitive skin. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for maintaining skin health without irritation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Niacinamide can be used alongside retinol. It can help mitigate irritation associated with retinol, making it a beneficial combination for sensitive skin.

Absolutely. Niacinamide is ideal for acne-prone skin due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to regulate sebum production, reducing the likelihood of breakouts.

Visible improvements can often be seen within a few weeks of consistent use, as the skin begins to balance and brighten. However, results may vary based on individual skin conditions.

Niacinamide is generally well-tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation. However, it’s always recommended to perform a patch test when introducing new skincare ingredients.

Niacinamide, or Vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health. Scientifically, it is a form of niacin that interacts with the skin to improve its barrier function and resilience. This essential nutrient is integral to cellular metabolism, enhancing skin’s ability to repair and protecting against environmental stressors. In the realm of dermatology, Niacinamide is celebrated for its versatility and compatibility with various skin types. It is a stable compound, suitable for inclusion in myriad formulations, making it a favoured choice for skincare professionals seeking to deliver comprehensive skin benefits. If you'd like to know how it fits into your routine specifically, our therapists can walk you through it during your next visit.

You'll find Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) in several of our Skin Editions products, including Barrier Restore Cream, Niacinamide Multi+ Serum, Retinoid Peptide Night Cream. Not sure which one suits your skin? Our therapists can match you with the right formula.

Not Sure if Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Is Right for You?

Ask Ivy, our skincare concierge, for personalised guidance — or book a consultation and let one of our therapists assess your skin in person.

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