10%

Niacinamide

Spot Correcting Serum

Yes. This serum is lightweight and non-greasy, making it well-suited for oily and acne-prone skin. It helps balance oil production while calming the skin with Aloe Vera, Centella Asiatica, Panthenol, and Allantoin.

This serum is best for post-acne marks, oil control, and pore minimisation — not for treating active pimples directly. If you have active breakouts, pair it with the PHD 2% Salicylic Acid Anti-Acne Serum (for daily prevention) or the PHD Salicylic Acid Spot Treatment Gel (for individual pimples). Many people use both — Niacinamide for marks and oil, Salicylic Acid for active acne.

Yes, but with gradual use.
Although it contains 10% Niacinamide, the formula is balanced with hydrating and soothing ingredients like Sodium PCA, Betaine, Aloe Vera, and Centella.

👉 If you have dry or sensitive skin, start with alternate-day use and follow with a moisturiser.

Yes. The combination of Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, and N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) helps fade acne marks and pigmentation with consistent use.

Yes. Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores by regulating oil and improving skin texture over time.

Niacinamide helps by regulating oil production and improving skin texture, which can reduce the buildup that causes blackheads and whiteheads over time. For faster, more targeted results, pair it with the PHD 2% Salicylic Acid Serum (2–3 times a week at night) — Salicylic Acid penetrates pores to dissolve the buildup directly.

Morning or Night routine:

1. Cleanser
2. 2–3 drops of Niacinamide Serum
3. Moisturiser
4. Sunscreen (if used in the morning)

Yes. This serum can be used morning or night. If used in the morning, sunscreen is mandatory.

• Oil control & skin balance: 1–2 weeks
• Pore appearance & acne marks: 4–6 weeks

Results depend on consistency and routine.

Yes. They work great together when used at different times:

• Morning: Niacinamide Serum → Moisturiser → Sunscreen
• Night (2–3x/week): Salicylic Acid Serum → Moisturiser
• Other nights: Niacinamide Serum → Moisturiser

Niacinamide handles oil control and marks, while Salicylic Acid targets active breakouts and clogged pores.

Yes, with proper routine planning:

• Vitamin C: morning
• Niacinamide: night

This helps reduce irritation and improves overall results.

Yes.

• Alpha Arbutin: can be used together or in alternate routines
• Retinol: use Niacinamide in the morning and Retinol at night

Niacinamide actually helps reduce irritation caused by stronger actives.

Both help with pigmentation, but they work differently:

• Niacinamide Serum: Best for oil control + fading acne marks + pore minimisation. A multi-benefit all-rounder.
• Alpha Arbutin Serum: Best for targeted depigmentation — stubborn dark spots, sun spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

If your main concern is oily skin with acne marks, go with Niacinamide. If it's deeper pigmentation or persistent dark spots without an oiliness problem, Alpha Arbutin is more targeted. Many customers use both in their routine.

Niacinamide is not an exfoliating ingredient, so true purging is unlikely. However, some people may experience temporary breakouts or irritation when using it for the first time, especially at higher concentrations. This usually happens if the skin barrier is sensitive or if the product is used too frequently at the start.

This typically settles within 2–4 weeks. If breakouts appear in new areas or persist beyond 4–6 weeks, it may be irritation instead.

To support your skin:
– Reduce to alternate-day use
– Keep the rest of your routine gentle
– Don't introduce other new actives
– Use hydrating moisturiser and sunscreen

Yes. While Niacinamide itself is not sun-sensitising, sunscreen is essential to prevent dark spots and protect results.

This serum is formulated for adult use.
If a teenager is considering using this product, we recommend consulting a dermatologist and starting with limited frequency, as it contains a high concentration of active ingredients.

Niacinamide is generally considered safe. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, we recommend consulting your doctor before use.

• Suitable for men and women
• Ideal for oily, acne-prone, combination, and uneven skin
• Helpful for open pores, acne marks, and excess oil

Yes, always follow with a moisturiser to lock in the serum's benefits. And yes, you can absolutely use a moisturiser from another brand — just make sure it's suited to your skin type.

If you're looking for a /PHD/ option:

• Oily/combination skin: /PHD/ 3% Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturiser
• Brightening focus: /PHD/ Vitamin C Brightening Moisturiser

Niacinamide helps even out skin tone and improve radiance by controlling melanin distribution and strengthening the barrier. If brightening is your primary goal, you'll see even better results by pairing this serum with the PHD 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum — use Vitamin C in the morning for antioxidant glow and Niacinamide at night for repair.

10% is an effective concentration that delivers visible results. The formula is balanced with soothing ingredients like Aloe Vera, Centella Asiatica, Panthenol, and Allantoin to minimise irritation.

If you're new to Niacinamide or have sensitive skin, start with alternate-day use and build up to daily application as your skin adjusts.

Yes.

• Beginners: once daily or alternate days
• Experienced users: once daily

Avoid over-layering with multiple strong actives.

This serum helps control excess oil, minimize the appearance of pores, fade acne marks and dark spots, improve uneven skin tone, and strengthen the skin barrier. With regular use, skin looks clearer, smoother, and more balanced.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is a multi-benefit ingredient that:

• Regulates excess oil
  
• Improves pore appearance
  
• Strengthens the skin barrier
  
• Helps reduce acne marks and uneven tone
  

At 10% concentration, it delivers visible results while remaining safe when used correctly.

Not quite — Niacinamide does work, but with some limitations when used alone.

It's a clinically backed ingredient that:

- Reduces excess oil and redness
- Improves skin barrier function
- Minimizes the appearance of pores
- Gently fades mild pigmentation

However, when used as a standalone, it may not be enough to target stubborn dark spots, post-acne marks, or deeper pigmentation — especially for Indian skin tones prone to PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation).

That's why the /PHD/ 10% Niacinamide Spot Correcting Serum is designed with complementary actives:

2% NAG – Speeds up cell turnover and boosts niacinamide's performance
Arbutin – Inhibits melanin production for more targeted brightening
Tripeptide-1 – Helps rebuild damaged skin from past breakout

Yes. The formulation is designed for safe, long-term daily use when used as directed.

No. The serum is free from added fragrance, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

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