Niacinamide for Adult Acne
Niacinamide reduces sebum production and inflammation in adult acne.
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Niacinamide reduces sebum production and inflammation in adult acne.
how to use it. 4–5%, daily. Good pairing with azelaic and salicylic.
why it works. Sebum regulation via 5-alpha-reductase modulation; anti-inflammatory cytokine profile.
Reviewed with 1 source on 2026-07-03.
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