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Niacinamide & Zinc PCA: Sebum Regulation & Pore Refining
September 2, 2026
•By Clinical Dermatology & Formulation Board•5 min clinical readFormulation & Clinical Summary
Clarifying pore architecture: 5% Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) and 1% Zinc PCA to inhibit 5-alpha reductase, reduce sebum flow, and fade post-inflammatory marks.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) strengthens the lipid barrier and inhibits melanosome transfer, while Zinc PCA regulates follicular sebum excretion.
1. Synergy Benefits for Oily & Congested Skin
- Sebum Reduction: Zinc PCA inhibits 5-alpha reductase enzyme activity, decreasing excess follicular oil production by up to 45%.
- Pore Elasticity: Niacinamide stimulates ceramide and keratin synthesis, restoring structural tone to stretched pore walls.
- Redness Relief: Suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-alpha) to calm persistent facial erythema and post-acne pigmentation.
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