Ingredient Spotlight: Niacinamide, The Ultimate Skincare Multitasker

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, has earned its stellar reputation in the skincare world for one simple reason: it's a true multitasker. It works with the natural substances in your skin to visibly improve a wide array of concerns, making it an invaluable addition to any routine.

The Many Benefits of Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a cell-communicating ingredient that offers a multitude of benefits:

• Barrier Support: It enhances the production of ceramides, a key component of the skin's protective barrier, helping to retain moisture and improve resilience.
• Redness & Blotchiness Reduction: It has proven anti-inflammatory properties, making it excellent for calming irritated or acne-prone skin and reducing redness.
• Pore Appearance: It's been shown to visibly tighten and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
• Oil Regulation: It helps to regulate sebum production, which is a major benefit for oily and combination skin types.
• Hyperpigmentation: It reduces the transfer of pigment (melanin) within the skin, helping to fade post-acne marks and other discolorations.

Niacinamide in the LUSTRA Collection

We've incorporated this hero ingredient into several of our most targeted formulas:

• In the LUSTRA Acne Cleansing Gel (LUS-001) and Acne Moisturising Cream (LUS-002), it works to soothe inflammation and control the oil that contributes to breakouts.
• In the LUSTRA Acne Serum (LUS-003), it plays a crucial supporting role, strengthening the skin barrier and helping to fade post-inflammatory marks while the retinoid and BHA do their resurfacing work.
• In the LUSTRA Face Moisturising Keratolytic Cream (LUS-006), it helps to calm the skin and regulate oil as the powerful exfoliating actives transform skin texture.

Its versatility and excellent safety profile make Niacinamide a cornerstone of modern, intelligent skincare formulation.