The Compatibility of Niacinamide and Glycolic Acid Toner
Study on the way of skin care. The compatibility of products is related to efficacy and skin suitability. The compatibility of niacinamide and glycolic acid toner is a topic that skin care practitioners often study.
Niacinamide, that is, the amide form of vitamin B3, has outstanding efficacy in skin care. It can help solidify the skin barrier, reduce water loss, and can even out skin tone, shrink pores, and make the skin radiant. Glycolic acid toner, containing glycolic acid, is a fruit acid, which has the ability to exfoliate, can remove the old waste exfoliation of the skin, promote cell renewal, make the skin smooth and delicate, and has a good effect on acne and acne.
However, whether the two can be used together needs to be considered in detail. Niacinamide is relatively stable in nature, and glycolic acid is acidic to a certain extent. If the two are mixed directly, or due to changes in pH value, the stability of niacinamide will be affected, causing it to be converted into niacin, which may cause skin discomfort, such as tingling, redness, etc.
Therefore, the method used, or used in time. Use glycolic acid toner during the day first, and wait for the skin to absorb it. After the follow-up skin care process, you can use niacinamide-containing products at night. In this way, the benefits of both can be obtained while avoiding the harm of their interaction. Or try it before a small piece of skin to see if it is uncomfortable. If there is no adverse reaction, then
In short, when using niacinamide and glycolic acid toner together, it is necessary to be cautious and find a suitable method according to your own skin characteristics in order to achieve the ideal skin care effect and protect the beauty of the skin.