## Notes
[[Vitamin B]] is [[Niacin]]. *Niacinamide* is a variation of *niacin* that the body creates when there is too much *niacin*.
In its topical form, it’s used
- to manage skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, [[psoriasis]], acne, skin inflammation
- to build proteins in skin to lock in moisture
- reverses DNA damage from the sun
- Blocks immune system response that causes inflammation
- Reduces wrinkles
- Minimizes pores
## References
- [Niacinamide - WebMD](https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-to-know-about-niacinamide-skin-care)