Niacinamide makes your face flush or sting? Things to check
Niacinamide has a reputation as the gentle do-everything ingredient, yet forums are full of people saying it turns their face red or tingly. Here are the usual things to look at.
Check these first
- Strength: high-percentage launches are everywhere now. Many sensitive-skin users say lower strengths feel better.
- What else went on that day: acids, retinoids or vitamin C on the same night make it hard to tell what caused it.
- The rest of the formula: fragrance, alcohol or essential oils can be the real trigger. Read the full ingredient list.
- Barrier state: when skin is already compromised, even familiar products can sting.
What people often try
- Switching to a lower strength, or applying it after moisturiser
- Starting every other day
- Patch testing one area first
If redness lingers, or you get hives or swelling, stop and see a dermatologist.
Has niacinamide worked for your skin?
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