Ingredient Spotlight: Niacinamide
Skin science, explained.
Niacinamide is one of those ingredients that appears in many formulations, yet is often misunderstood. It doesn’t tingle, peel, or create visible “activity” — and that’s precisely why it’s so valuable.
Rather than forcing change, niacinamide works by supporting the skin’s natural functions and restoring balance where it has been compromised.
What is niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that plays a vital role in maintaining skin health.
It supports the skin barrier and helps the skin function more optimally, particularly when it has become reactive, inflamed, or disrupted. Niacinamide works with the skin, not against it — making it a foundational ingredient rather than a corrective one.
What does niacinamide do?
Niacinamide is best described as a regulator and supporter of skin health. Its key benefits include:
• Strengthening the skin barrier
• Assisting with inflammation and redness
• Helping regulate oil production
• Supporting a more even skin tone
Because it focuses on balance rather than stimulation, niacinamide is often used alongside more active treatments to help the skin tolerate and respond better.
Who is niacinamide for?
Niacinamide is suitable for a wide range of skin types and concerns, particularly:
• Sensitive or reactive skin
• Acne-prone or congested skin
• Uneven skin tone
• A compromised or weakened skin barrier
At MizHitch, niacinamide is never used as a blanket solution. It is selected based on individual skin needs, ensuring it supports rather than overwhelms the skin.
Why we use niacinamide at MizHitch
At MizHitch CosMedi Retreat, our approach to skin is always barrier-first.
Niacinamide is used to create calm, resilient skin — because when the skin barrier is strong and balanced, it responds better to every treatment that follows. Whether preparing the skin for advanced modalities or supporting recovery, niacinamide plays a quiet but essential role in long-term skin health.
Barrier first. Results follow.