Myth 1: Niacinamide and Vitamin C cancel each other out. This came from a 1960s study using raw, unstable forms of both. Modern, properly formulated serums combine them safely — and in fact, they work well together.
Myth 2: More percentage equals more results. Niacinamide tops out at modest levels. Going higher rarely adds benefit and can trigger flushing or sensitivity in some skin types. We formulate within the sweet spot the research supports.
Myth 3: Niacinamide is only for oily skin. It supports the skin barrier, which means it benefits dry, sensitive, and mature skin just as much. It is genuinely one of the few actives that suits almost everyone.
Myth 4: You will see results overnight. Niacinamide is a long game. Pore appearance, tone, and texture change over weeks, not days. The people who quit after a week are the people who never see what it can do.
Myth 5: It doesn't matter what else is in the bottle. A great Niacinamide serum is more than just the percentage. The companion ingredients — humectants, soothing botanicals, barrier lipids — determine whether your skin actually tolerates and absorbs it.