Here’s a detailed description of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (30 ml):
What it is
- A water-based serum formulated for blemish-prone skin.
Key benefits / claims
- Helps reduce excess oil production and visible shine.
- Minimizes the appearance of pores.
- Improves skin texture (smoother look) and brightens skin tone.
- Supports / reinforces the skin’s moisture barrier, helping with skin barrier strength. (
Ingredients
Here are some of the key ingredients, and what they do:
| Ingredient | Purpose / Role |
|---|---|
| Niacinamide 10% | Reduces inflammation, helps even skin tone, regulates oil, improves barrier and texture. |
| Zinc PCA 1% | Helps control sebum (oil) production, has anti-bacterial / balancing effects. |
| Water (Aqua) | Base / solvent. |
| Emulsifiers / Gums (e.g. Xanthan Gum, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum) | For texture / stabilizing the gel/serum formulation. |
| Preservatives (e.g. Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin) | To keep the serum safe from microbial growth. |
Features & Other info
- Alcohol-free, oil-free, silicone-free.
- Fragrance-free.
- pH range ~ 5.00-6.50.
- Suitable for most skin types, especially oily, combination, blemish-prone. But people with sensitive skin should patch test first.
Usage
- Apply a few drops to clean skin (face) both in the morning and evening.
- Use after cleansing, and before heavier creams or moisturizers.
- Avoid using pure or ethylated vitamin C in the same routine (can reduce effectiveness).
- If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Do a patch test before full use.
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