Niacinamide mistakes to avoid

The most common mistakes

Mistake number one is believing that niacinamide and vitamin C cancel each other out. In reality modern formulas coexist fine; just introduce them one at a time to judge tolerance.

Signs you are overdoing it

Normal sensation: silky, almost invisible; sometimes a brief warm flush at high strengths. Lasting sting, flaking or redness is not normal. Works well with most routines.

How to recover

Pause niacinamide for a week. Use only cleanser, moisturizer and SPF, then restart at half the frequency.

Expect four to eight weeks for oil balance and tone once the routine is stable.

Adjusting for your skin

Skin type changes how quickly you can build up, so use these starting points as a guide.

Niacinamide in a full routine

Here is how niacinamide could slot into a simple day, given that it is best used morning or evening.

What to note each week

Write down one line per week. Skin changes slowly, and notes beat memory.

Frequently asked questions