The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

Description

This serum is a water based light formula that combines two powerful ingredients at effective concentrations:

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) at 10% concentration: Niacinamide is a powerhouse ingredient with multiple proven benefits for the skin. At this 10% concentration, it’s particularly effective. It works to:
  • Reduce the appearance of pore size: While it doesn’t physically shrink pores, it helps to regulate sebum production and improve skin elasticity around the pores, making them appear less noticeable.
  • Regulate sebum production: It helps to balance the skin’s oil production, which can reduce shine and congestion, making it excellent for oily and acne-prone skin types.
  • Improve skin barrier function: Niacinamide helps to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, leading to better moisture retention and increased resilience against environmental stressors. This can reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and overall dryness.
  • Reduce redness and blotchiness: It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to calm redness and reduce the appearance of inflamed blemishes.
  • Minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation: While not its primary role, niacinamide can subtly help to inhibit the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of dark spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation over time.
  • Provide antioxidant benefits: It helps protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental aggressors.
• Zinc PCA at 1% concentration: Zinc is a mineral known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. When combined with PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid), it’s particularly effective for:
  • Targeting blemishes and congestion: It helps to reduce the activity of acne-causing bacteria and calm inflammation associated with breakouts.
  • Further regulating sebum activity: Zinc works synergistically with niacinamide to control excess oil.

The formula is non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog pores), alcohol-free, silicone-free, and oil-free, making it suitable for a wide range of skin types, particularly those prone to oiliness, congestion, and breakouts. Its relatively high pH (5.00-6.50) is also well-tolerated by most skin types.

How to Use:

1. Cleansing: Start with a clean face.
2. Application Timing: Apply the Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum morning and/or evening after cleansing and before heavier creams or oils. It’s best applied early in your routine due to its water-based nature.
3. Amount: Dispense a few drops (2-3 are usually sufficient) onto your fingertips.
4. Application: Gently massage or pat the serum evenly over your entire face. Avoid the immediate eye area if you are particularly sensitive, but it’s generally safe for use around the eyes.
5. Layering:
   • After Niacinamide: Follow with your hydrating serums (like Hyaluronic Acid), moisturizers, and then sunscreen in the morning.
   • Avoid certain combinations: Do NOT use this serum in the same routine as products containing Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid and Ethylated Ascorbic Acid). High concentrations of niacinamide and pure Vitamin C used together can potentially cancel out each other’s benefits and form nicotinic acid, which can cause temporary redness and flushing. If you use a Vitamin C serum, use it in your morning routine and the Niacinamide serum in your evening routine, or apply them on alternate days. (Note: Derivatives of Vitamin C are generally fine to use with Niacinamide).
6. Consistency: Use consistently for best results. Improvements in skin texture and shine control are often noticeable within a few weeks.

Key Ingredient :

• Aqua (Water)
• Niacinamide
• Pentylene Glycol
• Zinc PCA
• Dimethyl Isosorbide
• Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
• Xanthan Gum
• Isoceteth-20
• Ethoxydiglycol
• Phenoxyethanol
• Chlorphenesin