What if i told you, for about 6$, I could give you a secret recipe for keeping redness,
dull skin, and wrinkles at bay. And a also a slight possibility to getting rid of those
dark spots at the same time. Its actually no secret at all, because im sure by now
youve probably already heard of the ordinary Niacinamide 10% + zinc 1%, and the number of
people that are finding amazing results with it. Its also no secret at all that: This serum
has similar effects to retinol, but even gentler on sensitive skin. This video is going to be an
in depth review of one of my favorite the ordinary products, and what you need to know when using it
to get the most skin benefits out of it. Hi guys, yaseen arsalan, media pharmacist
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the video, I thought Id show you a picture of a cute koala. Now without further ado,
lets get straight into it. If you dont know, The Ordinary
is known for making affordable, science-backed skincare formulas that actually work. In fact
just take a look at this product, it contains 10% niacinamide, otherwise known as vitamin b3,
which is known to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and overall skin congestion, but what
they also included in the product, is zinc pca, as the third ingredient after water and niacinamide,
the pca is pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, and it been shown time and time again to significantly
reinforce skin barrier function, improve skin smoothness, and increase skin radiance over
time. That coupled with niacinamide, creates a synergy to deliver the results your looking for,
for just 6 bucks. Talk about value. Now one of the big questions is, who would this benefit the most.
If your thinking about trying this product out. Ask yourself a few questions first. Are you trying
to find a way to brighten your skin in general, maybe shrink pores, or lighten newly developed
brown spots. If so, then niacinamide addresses all that. Because research shows: niacinamide
actually Increases ceramide synthesis that results in a stronger, healthier skin barrier and better
skin hydration which is the foundation of healthy glowing skin. Lets say, If youre one to also have
oilier skin at the same time, well the zinc thats in it will help normalize your sebum production,
as Zinc PCA reduces sebum production after 28 days. Or lets say, you tried a retinol, and didnt
like how sensitive it made your skin or if you didnt have the results you wanted with it: then
this would be a good alternative to a retinol, because: It has similar effects of retinol
by strengthening the skin barrier, and fortifying the skin from the get-go without sensitivity or
irritation all while providing antioxidation. So you get a ton of benefits with this formula.
Further than this, if youre looking for a product or an alternative to retinol, that does all that,
the ordinary niacinamide is a good starting point. And no this isnt a sponsored video,
nor am i paid to promote them, i just am genuinely a fan of brands that make skincare affordable
and effective. One thing that I should mention before going on, which i probably will get a
ton of questions down the road, can I use this with my other ingredients. You see,
Niacinamide is a unique skin-care ingredient that gets along with most other commonly used products,
including retinol, ahas, and other antioxidants. But one thing: you have to keep in mind is that
it does not pair well with vitamin c serums. If youre using a Vitamin C for dark spots,
apply them at alternate times for example Vitamin C at night and this formula in the morning.
Because Niacinamide can affect integrity of the Vitamin C. So keep that in mind.
And immediately when putting it on: The texture of the serum is super lightweight,
and youll notice that it dries pretty fast. I use 2 drops on the left side,
and 2 drops on the right. And You'll want to use it after cleansing and toning, if toning is your
thing, but before you layer on any other serums or moisturizers. So in between your cleanser and
moisturizer, is when you should use it. And one tip that I recommend is that, To use it with the
dropper directly on your face. Since it begins absorbing right away, placing it in your hands
and then onto your face is going to result in most of the serum absorbing into the skin on your hands
and going to waste. So avoid putting it on your hands first. And one thing thats super important
is, to make sure your hands are clean before you use it. The dropper can easily be contaminated,
so make sure you try your best not to touch the dropper as much as you can, to prevent the spread
of germs directly on the dropper. You also want to try your best to hover drop it over your face,
and not let it touch your face directly. But if it does touch, the chlorphenesin and the
phenoxyethanol in it, can help prevent it from contamination, to a certain degree,
so be cautious of it, but not overly cautious. Theres also 2 ingredients in this worth
mentioning, that I dont see others talking about. The first is: the tamarindus indica seed gum.
Which is why I wondered, what could be in it that helps give that velvety glide to my skin, well its
the Tamarind seed gum. Its a polysaccharide that moisturizes and smoothes the skin and it may in
fact improve the skin's elasticity. Loss of skin elasticity is known as elastosis. And Elastosis
causes skin to look saggy, crinkled, or leathery. The tamarind seed gum, helps reverse that.
The second ingredient is the pentylene glycol. Which is a multifunctional ingredient.
Its great for being an emulsion stabilizer, a solvent, an antimicrobial, as well as something
really unique. It helps to improve the water-resistance of sunscreens. Which
I thought was really interesting. Now lets say youre already trying a
niacinamide right, lets say: a concentration of 4-5% niacinamide, which btw is still ideal—as
its enough to still deliver benefits. Higher concentrations, like The Ordinary 10%,
have not yet been proven to give you a higher rate of efficacy. So, if youre using one now, and its
working, its up to you if you want to switch over to try a new one. But I recommend, to stick with
whats already working. Theres no reason to switch from 4% to 10% if youre already seeing results.
But lets say what if this causes you to break out or lets say purge? Because thats a big concern,
with starting new products. In fact, thats why people dont start new products. As far as skin
purging goes, niacinamide, doesnt increase cell turnover, so it doesnt lead to purging. However,
if lets say your niacinamide is combined with other agents that do increase cell turnover,
like your AHA’s like: glycolic and lactic acid, or your retinoids, then yes the chances of purging
are there. But what if it did break you out, is it possible that the ordinary can still cause
a breakout thats maybe not necessarily a purge, but a normal breakout. Yes, it can. And in fact,
it has led to a number of different breakouts for some of its users. While for others, it doesnt
break them out at all. And this is because some may have a sensitivity to higher percentages.
10% may simply be too strong for some people and 4% may work better. Which is why its always a good
idea to patch test new products first before you use them routinely. Also, if you are finding the
ordinary too harsh, try using it every other day. As that can help offset some of the sensitivities
that come with it. I know a big problem thats out there is breaking out with the salicylic acid.
If this is you right now try using your salicylic acid on alternating mornings or nights. So,
one morning you could apply salicylic acid after cleansing, and the night you can use, niacinamide.
In terms of how long you can expect results with the ordinary, because thats another question.
Niacinamde results take 8–12 weeks for them to be visible. So give it some time before giving
up on the product. Most individuals stop using the product after a week or two, but I encourage you
to wait at least 3 months of routine usage, that is of course, you have no sensitivity,
before tossing it and moving onto the next product. That way you can be more certain
that you actually tried the product, and not discontinued too early. If you have any questions.
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