Can I use Gleditsia Australis Thorn Extract with Niacinamide?
Works well together
Gleditsia Australis Thorn Extract and Niacinamide are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
- ✓Saponins and flavonoids exert anti-inflammatory activity, helping calm redness and reduce irritation associated with congested or acne-prone skin
- ✓Traditional Korean and Chinese medicine (Zao Jiao Ci / 皂角刺) attributes skin-clearing properties to the thorn extract, supported by modern studies on its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory flavonoid and alkaloid content
- ✓May help regulate sebum production and support clearer skin texture, making it suitable for oily and combination skin formulations
- ⚠Limited clinical safety data in cosmetic applications; saponin content may be mildly irritating at high concentrations in leave-on formulas
NiacinamideActive
- ✓Reduces redness and blotchiness
- ✓Supports the skin barrier
- ✓Regulates oil
