SolarCareB3 SPF15 Moisturiser 5% B3

A sunscreen and moisturiser in one! This special formula contains broad spectrum UVA/UVB filters AND Vitamin B3 (5% niacinamide). It may help prevent further sun damage and premature aging while reducing the appearance of existing sun damage, fine lines, hyperpigmented brown spots and red blotchiness. This product is perfect for everyday use during the cooler months. 

Apply topically to face and body in the morning.

Recommended to be used in conjunction with our original SolarCareB3 moisturiser (evening application).

SolarCareB3 can help reduce the appearance of sun damage, fine lines, hyperpigmented brown spots and red blotchiness by replenishing cellular energy that re-enables the skin’s natural immune system to function, which allows DNA to repair and rejuvenate itself. 

SolarCareB3 is Fragrance, Paraben and Gluten Free, and is NOT tested on animals (it is VEGAN formula)!

Topical B3 has many other properties in the skin which make it useful in reducing the appearance of sun damaged skin:

• reducing uneven pigmentation by inhibiting the transfer of melanosomes to the keratinocytes
• reducing trans epidermal water loss, thus hydrating dry, sun damaged skin
• improving skin barrier function which reduces redness in rosacea, often seen in association with sun damage
• increasing ceramides on the skin surface which improves the appearance of ageing skin

Our standard SolarCareB3 cream contains 5% B3 and is quite safe to use in conjunction with B3 tablets (unless pregnant). A very minimal amount of B3 is absorbed through the skin, so it will not cause any harm if taking the tablets as well. As most people who take B3 tablets have very sun damaged skin, SolarCareB3 is great for reducing the dryness and redness associated with sun
damage.

PREGNANCY:
SolarCareB3 should be safe in pregnancy as only a very small amount of Vitamin B3 is absorbed through the skin, however, HIGH doses are not recommended so if an oral supplement is already being taken then the cream should not be used as well.

ECZEMA:
SolarCareB3 can be used for eczema as the B3 helps restore the lipid barrier of the skin as well as reducing water loss, keeping the skin hydrated so there is less dryness and less redness. It is NOT recommended on broken skin.

REACTIONS:
About 2% of people with sensitive skin will react to topical B3 and develop redness and itching. It happens very rarely and has never been serious. If the skin gets red/blotchy then it may just be a sign that the niacinamide is doing its job. This seems to happen sometimes when the skin is severely sun damaged.