Luxurious Niacinamide-Infused Moisturizer

Luxurious Niacinamide-Infused Moisturizer

Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, is a fantastic ingredient for reducing inflammation and fighting signs of aging. Using a niacinamide cream is a great way to enjoy its benefits. This cream is lightweight, smooth, and leaves your skin feeling refreshed and nourished.

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is beneficial for a variety of skin issues. When used alongside a hyaluronic acid toner, it can enhance the effects of a niacinamide facial moisturizer. Some products combine these ingredients to boost collagen peptides for fuller skin. However, vitamin C doesn’t pair well with niacinamide, as it can transform niacinamide into niacin, potentially causing irritation.

You can easily incorporate a niacinamide moisturizer into your skincare routine. After cleansing and toning your face, apply the moisturizer for a more balanced skin tone.

Many niacinamide creams available have extensive ingredient lists, but simpler can often be better, especially if you’re making a DIY face cream. The focus is on essential ingredients, with niacinamide as the star.

Rather than mango butter, I used shea butter in this face lotion. While mango butter contains vitamin C, which might not pair well with niacinamide, shea butter is rich in vitamins, including vitamin E, which helps maintain moisture and skin elasticity while providing some protection against UV rays, though it’s not an alternative to sunscreen.

Jojoba is a wax that closely mimics skin’s natural oils, allowing it to absorb well and support the skin’s natural barrier. It’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial, making it suitable for all skin types. If you have particularly dry skin, you might consider using olive oil or avocado oil instead.

In this niacinamide moisturizer recipe, I opted for grapeseed oil as the main oil due to its lightweight and non-comedogenic properties. Sweet almond oil or a heavier oil works as a substitute if necessary.

The recipe also calls for emulsifying wax and beeswax. Emulsifying wax, derived from plants, helps blend oil and water together. Without it, you’d end up with a messy, inconsistent lotion. Beeswax thickens the lotion, in conjunction with the shea butter, so you won’t need much of it to avoid clogging pores.

Glycerin is an excellent ingredient for skincare, drawing moisture to the skin and providing a healthy glow. It’s used here as a humectant to keep the skin hydrated and plump.

To ensure the niacinamide cream lasts longer, a natural, paraben-free preservative like Leucidal Complete can be included. This ingredient helps fight off microbes, extending the product’s shelf life. If you prefer not to use preservatives, store the moisturizer in the fridge and use it within two weeks.

Essential oils can also be a great addition to this face lotion. I chose lavender for its gentle nature and efficacy on blemishes. You can explore other skin-friendly essential oils too.

For this recipe, I used 5% niacinamide powder, adhering to dermatologist recommendations of 2-10%. If you have sensitive skin, you can reduce this amount while still enjoying some benefits. Increasing the concentration is possible, but higher concentrations like 10% could lead to irritation for some.

The recipe involves a simple process of mixing oil-soluble ingredients separately from water-soluble ones before bringing them together. Once everything is blended, the heat-sensitive ingredients can be added.

Have you tried using niacinamide in your skincare products? Feel free to share your experiences!