The Beauty Bar - Niacinamide

Generating buzz for its high-powered beauty benefits, niacinamide—otherwise known as vitamin B3, found in lean red meat, leafy greens, and salmon—can help heal acne, rosacea, wrinkles, and sun damage. Studies show that niacinamide supplements strengthen the epidermis and soothe inflammation, while creams and serums containing the antioxidant can even skin tone, increase production of hydrating lipids, and speed the skin’s circulation to awaken a healthy glow. A solution of 2 to 5 percent topical niacinamide “appears to have significant benefits for acne, oiliness, and aging skin,” says Valori Treloar, MD, integrative dermatologist and coauthor of The Clear Skin Diet (Cumberland House, 2007). “I use it as first-line treatment for acne and rosacea.”

Try: Source Naturals Niacinamide B3100 mg Tablets. Treloar suggests 50 to100 mg of niacinamide daily to combat sun damage. $5, 100 tablets; sourcenaturals.com
Apply: Blissoma Solutions Smooth A+ Moisture Serum. Pat this oil-free, 4 percent niacinamide serum on your face after cleansing, or dot on blemishes and sun spots. $18, 1 oz; iriestar.com