How to Use Niacinamide Serum and Vitamin C Serum Together?

Master the Art of Layering for Healthy Glowing Skin

Wondering if you can use niacinamide and vitamin C together? The answer is yes – and when used right, this combo can truly transform your skin. Let’s break down how to layer them correctly for Indian skin types, especially in hot, humid weather where oil, breakouts, and pigmentation are common.

Why Use Niacinamide and Vitamin C Together?

Both ingredients target different concerns but work brilliantly together:

  • Vitamin C brightens dull skin and fights pigmentation
  • Niacinamide controls oil, minimizes pores, and calms inflammation
  • Together, they boost skin texture and overall radiance

Glamure's Power-Packed Duo

Glamure Vitamin C Serum contains 10% L-Ascorbic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, and Niacinamide for glowing skin without irritation. Pair it with the Glamure Niacinamide Serum, which includes Salicylic Acid for acne-prone skin. This duo is designed especially for Indian skin conditions.

Layering Rules: How to Use Both Serums Safely

Method 1: Use at Different Times of Day

Apply Vitamin C in the morning, followed by sunscreen. Use Niacinamide at night after cleansing. This approach works great for beginners and reduces irritation.

Method 2: Layer in the Same Routine (Advanced)

If your skin can tolerate actives well:

  1. Cleanse thoroughly
  2. Apply Vitamin C Serum (2-3 drops)
  3. Wait 5-10 minutes
  4. Apply Niacinamide Serum
  5. Follow with moisturizer and SPF (if daytime)

Method 3: Alternate Days

Use Vitamin C on Mon/Wed/Fri and Niacinamide on Tue/Thu/Sat. Sunday can be a rest day or for a hydrating serum.

Benefits for Indian Skin

This routine is especially useful if you deal with:

  • Tanning and pigmentation from sun exposure
  • Oily skin and open pores from humidity
  • Post-acne marks and uneven texture

Both ingredients balance each other – Vitamin C energizes the skin while Niacinamide soothes it.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using too many active ingredients together
  • Skipping sunscreen after Vitamin C
  • Not giving enough gap between layers
  • Mixing different brands with unknown pH levels

Tips for Beginners

  • Start with Vitamin C 2-3 times/week and build up
  • Use a gentle moisturizer between serums if skin feels dry
  • Always do a patch test before introducing new products

Results Timeline

  • Week 1-2: Skin may purge slightly or tingle
  • Week 3-4: Texture begins to improve
  • Week 6-8: Noticeable glow, reduced dark spots
  • Week 12+: Pores refined, even tone, smoother skin

Bonus Tip: Add Kumkumadi at Night

Want to boost your glow further? Add Glamure's Kumkumadi Face Serum 2-3 times a week at night. It uses Ayurvedic ingredients like saffron and manjistha that target pigmentation and improve radiance.

Recap: Your Ideal Routine

Here’s a simplified daily order for layering:

  • AM: Cleanser → Vitamin C → Moisturizer → Sunscreen
  • PM: Cleanser → Niacinamide → Moisturizer (or Kumkumadi)

Final Thoughts

Using Vitamin C and Niacinamide together is one of the best ways to fight dullness, pigmentation, and oiliness – especially in Indian weather. As long as you layer correctly and stay consistent, this power duo will give you glowing, healthy skin without confusion or irritation.

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