Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid 101 by Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid 101Hyaluronic acid and niacinamide are powerful ingredients that dermatologists recommend including in your skincare routine to see visible anti-aging results. If you don't know what niacinamide and hyaluronic acid can do for your skin, look no further. Here's the 411 on these potent ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is a hydrating molecule that is naturally found in your skin as well as the connective tissue in your body. It acts as a cushioning and lubrication agent for our joints, nerves, hair, skin, and eyes. The reason it’s found in so many skincare products like in serums, moisturizers, and cleansers is because of the way it retains moisture. Thus, transforming your dry, unwanted chapped skin into something smoother and more hydrating. Hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge by retaining moisture which then keeps the skin looking plump, even with just one application. It also helps the skin look smoother, softer, youthful, and creates a healthy glow. Niacinamide Niacinamide is an ingredient you want in any anti-aging product. Dermatologists love it for smoother, brighter, and younger skin, and you can find it in plenty of skincare products from moisturizers to serums. Niacinamide is a form of niacin, a.k.a. vitamin B3 and it's a combo of vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid and when it comes to your skin, it acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory. If you have red, irritated, or blotchy skin, niacinamide can help calm your complexion. This soothing ingredient works on sensitive skin in general or if you have acne or rosacea. For those who want to reduce signs of aging, niacinamide is a great ingredient for you. It helps repair the skin barrier and keeps your skin more hydrated. The more moisture in your skin, the plumper, brighter, and smoother it appears.Perhaps the best thing about niacinamide is that it goes well with other common skincare ingredients, making it easy to add to your routine without having to worry about potentially adverse reactions through mixing different ingredients. The Anti-Aging Night Cream includes niacinamide, which is combined with tretinoin and hyaluronic acid to treat visible signs of aging, brighten, and hydrate the skin.