Can Arden Silver Colloidal be used together with Niacinamide? Can Niacinamide be used during the day?

Arden's capsule essence has a very good reputation and many people are interested in it. There are four versions in total, each with different functions. Arden Colloidal Silver is a night serum that brightens the skin. Can Arden Silver Colloidal be used together with Niacinamide? Let’s learn more about it below.

Can Arden Silver Colloidal be used with Niacinamide?

Can't. Niacinamide should not be used with acids. Niacinamide is a common whitening ingredient that can lighten melanin at high concentrations. However, it is easily converted into niacin in an alkaline environment. That is to say, using niacinamide + acid at the same time can easily irritate the skin, so people with sensitive skin must avoid it. Niacinamide cannot be mixed with ingredients with acidic pH values. The effect of vitamin C, which has a pH below 3.5, is somewhat different from the pH value of niacinamide, which is 6.

Should I use Arden silver gel or mask first?

Apply the mask first and then use the Arden silver gel. The characteristic of silver gel is that it is applied one pill at a time, which is actually much more convenient than dropper-type essences. It not only preserves the revitalizing ingredients of the essence to the maximum extent and reduces the addition of preservatives, but also allows for a fixed dosage each time. Using less or more is actually not the most suitable for the skin.

Can niacinamide be used during the day?

Yes, and it is suitable for daytime use.

There are only a few ingredients that are not suitable for daytime use, and niacinamide is not one of them. Of course, if the concentration you use is too high (such as 10%), I don’t recommend you to use it during the day. Although niacinamide itself is not afraid of sunlight, too high a concentration may reduce the skin’s protective ability, so it is still not suitable for daytime use.

Is the higher the concentration of niacinamide, the better?

The higher the niacinamide concentration, the better! When the concentration of niacinamide is below 2%, the absorption rate increases linearly with the amount added. When the concentration exceeds 2%, the absorption rate will not increase linearly. Although the higher the added concentration of niacinamide, the better the effect, but at the same time the irritation will also greatly increase, and many people's skin simply can't stand it.