Can I use Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin with Niacinamide?
Works well together
Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin 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.
Hydrolyzed ProanthocyanidinAntioxidant
- ✓Hydrolysis of polymeric proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins from grape seed, pine bark, or bilberry) produces oligomeric/monomeric forms with dramatically improved skin penetration compared to intact high-molecular-weight tannins
- ✓Proanthocyanidins are among the most potent natural antioxidants — free radical scavenging activity is 20× greater than vitamin C and 50× greater than vitamin E in some assays
- ✓Inhibit collagen-degrading metalloproteinases (MMP-1, MMP-3) and cross-link collagen and elastin fibers, providing direct structural support for skin firmness and anti-aging activity
NiacinamideActive
- ✓Reduces redness and blotchiness
- ✓Supports the skin barrier
- ✓Regulates oil
