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Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:53 pm  |
| Hi Nimue, Any serum or moisturizer would work. I make my own (very) simple serums and moisturizers. I like to DIY so right now my night moisturizer consists of glycerin, triglycerides, and distilled water with something called gel maker added in - just a couple of drops in an ounce of my mixture thickens it up to the consistency of a thick serum. I use this as a moisturizer under my Tazorac at night and it works great. In the morning I use a serum made of 4% niacinamide, sebu-reg (something I bought from one of the DIY places that's supposed to help control oil), distilled water and the gel maker to give it the right consistency and to emulsify the mixture. I mix this serum with my azelaic acid cream and together they moisturize and control oil. I use the niacinamide for oil control, acne, and for barrier repair - I think that when you use a retinoid that you need something to help repair your skins barrier. I use the niacinamide at 4% - 5% seems to be irritating for me. The niacinamide is very versatile and I wouldn't hesitate to add it to a favorite moisturizer or serum. Two of my favorite DIY online stores are lotioncrafter.com and makingcosmetics.com. HTH. |
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Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:22 am |
I make a Glucosamine and Niacinamide serum, the recipe is as follows:
1/2 tsp. Glucosamine
1/4 tsp. Niacinamide
5 tsp. Distilled water
1 tsp. Glycerin
Mix powders with water then add the glycerin. I apply it at night on clean, dry skin before all the other stuff I pile on. It sinks right into the skin. Haven't seen any miracles yet, but am living in hope. |
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Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:44 pm |
| Heathermom wrote: |
Guys - retail price is $15/kg (1000g)fo 20kg minimum. Who is going to sell portions of it for that price and stay in business? Do the math? You get what you pay.
Niapads has Niacinamide in a convenient to use form. Available on Ebay or Amazon. For your sake, cut the DIY mentality and use a safe product - Niapads or any other suitable product. |
Heathermom, now is that your nicest way to advise your new friends here at EDS? 
I know that all 4 of your 4 posts have mentioned Niapads. But please realize that not everyone is going to go that route, and you will encounter many different viewpoints here at EDS. And they are all welcome because we are a diverse kind of place. 
There are plenty of people here at EDS that LOVE their DIY formulations, and guidance delivered in such a critical manner will not drive anyone to buy Niapads.
But if you want to tactfully explain why DIY products with this active are not safe, I am sure everyone would love to hear that. |
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Sat May 16, 2009 11:45 am |
I haven't been using my niacinamide serum. The niacinamide concentration should not be higher than 5% at the most because a lot of people experienced reactions to niacinamide. Maybe you have really resistant skin?  I would still not have a higher than 5% concentration. |
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