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The Game-Changing Skincare Ingredient for Youthful-Looking Skin
If you’re hoping to bring about smooth and youthful skin once again, you’re probably familiar with some of the ingredients out there that are touted to help with this. Vitamins A and C, for example, are usually highly recommended for minimizing the appearance of skin aging.
While there’s no denying the benefits that those ingredients can provide, there’s another, lesser-talked-about, vitamin that has been proven, time and time again, to be a game-changer when it comes to turning back the clock on the complexion.
Ready to get started on your journey to younger-looking skin? Read on as OROGOLD tells you more about the superstar ingredient that needs to be in your skincare routine.
Introducing Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is an ingredient that has gradually been making its way into the spotlight. Although it may not be quite as popular as some of the other vitamins out there, it’s one that dermatologists wholeheartedly support, not just for those seeking youthful skin but also for helping with an array of other visible skin concerns. It’s an excellent multi-tasker that just about everyone would benefit from.
What Does Niacinamide Do for the Skin?
So, why all the fuss about niacinamide? What does it actually do for the skin? Here are just a few of the benefits that you can expect to see after adding this vitamin to your skincare routine:
Leaves the Skin Barrier Feeling Stronger
One of the big changes that occurs in the skin with age is a decline in skin barrier function. As you grow older, your skin barrier becomes thinner and weaker. This then reduces its ability to retain moisture, with the subsequent dehydration exacerbating the skin aging process.
Niacinamide, however, has the potential to turn this right around by how it leaves the skin barrier feeling stronger and thicker. This has a knock-on effect on moisture retention, which then gives the skin a fuller and plumper finish. The more hydrated your skin is, the smoother, firmer, and bouncier it will look.
Reduces the Appearance of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and Sun Damage
The way in which niacinamide helps with moisture retention already goes a long way in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. After all, dehydrated skin quickly takes on a deflated look, making wrinkles seem more noticeable.
However, let’s not forget that niacinamide is an antioxidant too. Like other antioxidants, it has been proven to diminish the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. It gives the skin a much smoother finish, which is vital if you’re hoping for younger skin!
Lightens the Look of Dark Spots
It’s not just wrinkles that appear with age – dark spots can be a common occurrence too. These usually form as a result of accumulated sun damage, which causes the skin to produce excess pigment in affected areas.
While there are a few ingredients out there that can help to lighten the look of those dark spots, niacinamide is revered for being one of the best. Again, the science backs this up, confirming that the regular use of niacinamide can quickly even out the appearance of discolored skin.
Keeps the Skin Feeling Protected Against Environmental Aggressors
Of course, antioxidants don’t just help to repair the appearance of aging and environmental damage. They also work to keep the skin feeling protected against future damage.
Be it the sun, pollution, or anything else around you that may be causing your skin harm, adding niacinamide to your skincare routine will help your skin feel much safer and healthier.
Makes Pores Look Smaller
Although sebum production usually declines with age, it’s common for pores to start looking bigger. This is due to how the skin loosens and sags with age. The drooping that occurs leaves the pores looking more elongated, making them more noticeable.
Niacinamide, however, helps to counter this. Research confirms that the ingredient can have a significant effect on how large your pores look. Use it regularly and your skin could soon appear pore-less!
Soothes the Feeling of Inflammation
Inflammation and aging go hand-in-hand. Inflammation affects everything from skin structure to skin cell function, causing serious deterioration. If you’re hoping for youthful skin, then you’ll need to find a way to keep the appearance of inflammation at bay.
This is something else that niacinamide can help with. It eases the feeling of inflammation while also soothing the look of redness and irritation. It’s also a useful ingredient to combine with any potent actives that you’re using as it will leave your skin feeling less sensitive and reactive.
Adding Niacinamide to Your Skincare Routine
Want to add niacinamide to your skincare routine? Here are a few OROGOLD products that contain this superstar ingredient:
The 24K Rose Gold Age Glow Duo
The OROGOLD 24K Rose Gold Age Glow Duo has been designed specifically for people who are striving for youthful skin. This skincare system consists of two products. The first is the 24K Rose Gold Multi-Vital Liquid Powder. This is the formula that contains niacinamide, along with a few other potent antioxidants. It’s also infused with sodium hyaluronate, which is loved for its hydrating properties.
The powder is applied to the skin first. As it’s massaged into the skin, it turns into a liquid that sinks into the skin. After this, you apply a couple of drops of the 24K Rose Gold Enriching Serum. Its formula complements that of the powder with a combination of hydrating ingredients and antioxidants.
Intended for weekly use, this powerful duo brings together some of the best skincare ingredients around for reversing the look of aging.
The 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream
If you’re trying to keep your skincare routine relatively minimal, you’ll love the OROGOLD 24K Golden Dew Serum-in-Cream. This multi-functional product performs the role of both a serum and a moisturizer…and does so very well!
You’ll find a number of exemplary ingredients in this formula. In addition to niacinamide, it boasts vitamin C, vitamin E, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane. These ingredients are combined with a blend of hydrating plant oils, from avocado to grape seed. With that said, it doesn’t have a greasy texture. Instead, although it may look like a cream, it feels like a serum. It’s also easier to apply makeup over the top of this one, compared to a regular cream.
Other Ingredients That Work Well With Niacinamide
Of course, one skincare ingredient isn’t going to singularly be able to transform the look of your skin. As good as niacinamide will be, it all comes down to how it’s used. Rather than relying on it alone, try combining it with some of the following for even better results:
Retinol
Retinol is considered to be a holy grail ingredient among those seeking youthful skin. Not only does it tackle the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles but it also brightens the complexion, lightens the look of hyperpigmentation, and improves skin texture.
You’ll find this vitamin A derivative in a few OROGOLD products, including the 24K Multi-Vitamin Night Nourishment + Retinol. This night cream is jam-packed with vitamins and other antioxidants. It will also soften and smooth your complexion with the likes of shea butter, aloe vera, and jojoba seed oil.
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is often hailed as being the best natural and gentler alternative to retinol. It’s an option that those with sensitive skin often take as retinol’s potency can sometimes cause the skin to react. Studies confirm that its visible effects are comparable to retinol, making it worth a try!
Test this out for yourself with the 24K Skin Balancing Mask Stick. This is essentially a rub-on face mask, making masking so much faster and more convenient! The purpose of this mask is to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles while also giving the skin’s texture a smoother finish. Once you’ve applied it, with a focus on the creased areas of your face, leave it to settle for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C and niacinamide work beautifully together. If you already have one in your routine, you’re missing out by not adding the other! The two enhance each other’s visible effects, especially when it comes to lightening the look of hyperpigmentation and improving the skin’s overall radiance.
At OROGOLD, we love vitamin C so much that we have an entire collection dedicated to it. From the 24K Vitamin C Facial Cleanser to the 24K Vitamin C Booster Facial Serum, these vitamin C products will pair perfectly with any niacinamide formulas that you may also be using. They’re loaded with other antioxidants too – essential if you’re hoping for youthful skin!
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is famous for how it hydrates the skin. Thanks to its humectant properties, it binds moisture to the skin, immediately boosting skin hydration levels. As we mentioned earlier, niacinamide also improves skin hydration by leaving the skin barrier feeling thicker and stronger, which slows down moisture loss. Put the two together and true synergy occurs – your skin will feel better hydrated than ever!
While the niacinamide products that we featured earlier contain sodium hyaluronate, a popular form of hyaluronic acid, you’ll be able to really saturate your skin with the ingredient with the OROGOLD String Lift Sculpting System. This limited edition system provides six different forms of hyaluronic acid. Its super-hydrating qualities make it a must-have if youthful skin is your aim.
Summary
If youthful skin is your goal, there are a number of different skincare ingredients that should be on your radar…and niacinamide should most definitely be one of them. This multi-tasking wonder is capable of producing some impressive changes in the look and feel of the skin, particularly when it comes to bringing about a younger-looking finish. With this ingredient being suitable for all skin types, there’s no reason not to add it to your skincare routine today!
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