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Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Hydration Cream

What are the benefits of Niacinamide?

So what does niacinamide do to the skin? Asking what it doesn’t do might be easier to answer. Niacinamide is beneficial to just about all skin types, and it helps with every single one of the most common skin concerns we see, from anti-aging and brig

Is it okay to use niacinamide and hyaluronic acid together?

Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are a perfectly compatible match, so we’ve used both in our luxurious hydrating cream. Hyaluronic acid has an immediate plumping effect thanks to its humectant capabilities, and niacinamide plays the long game, promoti

What are the benefits of using niacinamide and hyaluronic acid?

Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are powerhouse ingredients all on their own, but there’s no reason to separate them. You can enjoy the full benefits of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid when they’re formulated together:. Read the full blog post here

What’s the difference between Hydration Cream and Water Lock?

The Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Cream was developed to moisturize the skin on a molecular level. It’s a rich and creamy formula that provides daily hydration and moisture while working overtime to promote healthier cell functions. Water L

Which skin types is the Hydration Cream for?

The Hydration Cream was developed to provide optimal daily moisture for normal, dry, and combination skin. While the formula is non-comedogenic, those with super oily or acne-prone skin may find that it feels a little too rich and creamy for their sk

Does the Hydration Cream help reduce fine lines and wrinkles?

Yes! In the short term, it helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles by plumping the skin up with moisture. This immediately makes the skin appear smooth, springy, and more youthful. In the long term, niacinamide has been shown to visibly reduce the sever

Should I use the Hydration Cream in the morning or at night?

The Hydration Cream is a fantastic moisturizer for any time of day. Those with dry skin will enjoy the additional moisture in the daytime. Those with combination and normal skin may find that using sunscreen provides enough moisture in the mornings,

Is the Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Hydration Cream fragrance-free?

Yes, the Hydration Cream is fragrance-free and made without essential oils. That said, it does smell faintly of rosemary extract, which is used in the formula as a stabilizing antioxidant.Read the full blog post here

Can I use the Hydration Cream with other niacinamide products?

The Hydration Cream can be used alongside other products that contain small amounts of niacinamide. That said, most studies show that the best results come from twice-daily use of 2%-5% niacinamide, so you shouldn’t need additional niacinamide produc

Can you use niacinamide every day?

Yes! Niacinamide is safe to use on a daily basis and doesn’t require an “easing-in” period the way retinoids or exfoliants do. Most of the research on niacinamide’s benefits had participants using it once or twice a day, which suggests that would be

How does niacinamide do for the skin?

While we have a fairly good understanding of niacinamide's benefits thanks to different clinical studies, the reality is that we don’t fully understand its mechanism of action. But we have some very good guesses. Niacinamide is a precursor to two coe