Keeping up with the latest must-have skin-care ingredients can be tough — but it’s worth taking the time to learn more about niacinamide. While this ingredient doesn’t get as much attention as fellow skin-ageing fighters like retinoids or glycolic acid, you may have spotted it while scrolling through your Instagram feed or Beauty Blogs. Curious if this ingredient has a place in your skin-care regimen? Read on to find out what you need to know about this beauty booster. What is Niacinamide and how does it work? Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is the name for the topical version of Vitamin B3. Because our bodies don’t produce or store this vitamin naturally, we need to apply it topically to our skin to see the benefits. Niacinamide is incredibly restorative, nourishing the skin while calming redness (including rosacea), acne and inflammation, without sensitivity or irritation. By strengthening the skin barrier and boosting hydration, it can help improve the actions of your other skincare products too. How will Niacinamide improve my skin? Where do we start! One of the most-loved benefits of adding niacinamide to your skincare routine is its brightening actions for sun-damaged skin, as it really helps to lessen the appearance of brown spots, hyperpigmentation and redness. It’s also ideal for calming irritated and acne-prone skins, as niacinamide is a natural anti-inflammatory (a game-changer for mask-ne, acne from wearing masks!). It also combats environmental damage to the skin from pollution and free radical attacks  by fortifying the skin’s natural barrier, making it great protection