Nia-Zelaic Oil Control Face Serum - 30 ml

Niacinamide — Vitamin B3 — a broadly-tolerated all-rounder that strengthens the skin barrier, evens tone and helps regulate oil. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~5%. OTC cap 10%. Give it 8–12 weeks for tone. Suits all skin types. One of the best-tolerated actives there is — fine for every skin type, and especially handy for oil and uneven tone.

Sodium Hyaluronate — A humectant that holds water in the upper skin — pure hydration, tolerated by essentially everyone, at any concentration. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~1%. Works Ongoing while you use it; no weeks-long build-up to wait for. Suits all skin types. Pure hydration — suits everyone, and dry or dehydrated skin most of all. Apply on damp skin and seal it in.

Azelaic Acid — A multitasker for pigmentation, bumpy texture and redness — unusually gentle, and one of the few actives generally considered pregnancy-safe. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~10%. OTC cap 20%. Give it 8–16 weeks for pigmentation & redness. Suits all skin types. Unusually gentle — one of the few actives that suits sensitive and redness-prone skin while still fading marks.

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