What is Niacinamide and why is this local skincare brand heralding it as the star ingredient of its new line?

Regardless of skin tone and type, dull skin, dark spots, and pimple marks are among women's most common problems in skincare.

Dealing with patchy, rough complexions or pimple marks can get frustrating. No matter how much foundation and concealer we use, a flawless makeup base starts with great skin, which is why instead of masking blemishes with layers of products, it's always better just to target your skin concerns.

Luckily, with the amount of information and wide array of products readily available for us, you can definitely work your way to smooth, glowing skin, and one way to achieve that is by giving Niacinamide a space in your routine.

What is Niacinamide?

Scientifically, Niacinamide—also called Nicotinamide—is a water-soluble form of Vitamin B-3 that is an essential nutrient for general skin health. According to Healthline, "topical niacinamide may help treat certain skin conditions including acne and eczema."

Over the years, Niacinamide rose to fame in the skincare world as a powerhouse ingredient proven to help fade dark spots and acne marks, tone down inflammation, and smoothen skin texture.

To reap Niacinamide's benefits the most, it's best to apply it on the skin topically in the form of a serum, cream, or lotion—anything that would make the product stay in contact with your skin for plenty of time.

Meet blk's skin brightening & soothing collection

Understanding the many benefits of Niacinamide, local beauty brand blk introduces its skin brightening & soothing collection, featuring Niacinamide as the star ingredient and blk's signature White Bouquet Complex—a mix of plant extracts working together to soothe, brighten, and moisturize the skin.

When combined, these ingredients are said to give you supple, hydrated, and luminous skin, with or without makeup.

Intrigued yet? We know you are! This new collection from blk is made up of four products which is a good start if you want to incorporate Niacinamide in your skincare routine:

Brightening & Soothing Cream +Niacinamide. This gel-cream sinks in effortlessly to brighten the overall complexion while calming irritations and hydrating skin.

Brightening & Soothing Serum +Niacinamide. These powered-up drops deliver maximum goodness to brighten skin and fade dark spots visibly!

Brightening & Soothing Face Mask +Niacinamide. Love sheet masks? Ours is made of the softest material and drenched in serum for glowing skin in minutes.

Cleansing & Toning Makeup Removing Wipes +Niacinamide Take off makeup and impurities with these gentle wipes that also tone, prep, and freshen up the skin. — LA, GMA News