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Niacinamide
나이아신아마이드 · 菸鹼醯胺
Also known as: Vitamin B3, Nicotinamide
What it actually does
A form of vitamin B3 that helps even out skin tone, soften the look of pores and strengthen the skin over time.
How to use it
Use morning and night after cleansing and toning. Safe daily at 2–5%. Higher percentages (10%+) can trigger flushing in sensitive skin — start lower.
The science, in plain English
A form of Vitamin B3 that helps regulate oil, fade post-blemish marks, and strengthen the skin barrier by supporting ceramide production.
Myth vs reality
It does not "shrink pores" permanently — it reduces oil so pores look less stretched.
Pairs well with
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Peptides
- Zinc
- Retinol
Don't layer with
- High-strength L-Ascorbic Acid at the same step
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