Niacinamide Benefits: Why It’s a Must-Have in Your Routine

April 22, 2025 •
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Skincare is delicate business. Everyone’s skin is unique – there is no set formula. It’s about exploring what works for you irrespective of the ongoing trends and popular fads. However, certain ingredients are suitable for all skin types, they have a calming presence and actively work on restoring your skin’s health. The D wave is going to discuss one of the key ingredients in detail:

Niacinamide

The hero ingredient in the skincare world. A form of Vitamin B3, Niacinamide is present in certain foods and can be consumed as a supplement as well but its popularity in the skincare world is booming. It is one of the few ingredients that is tolerated by all skin types – even sensitive and acne prone skin.

Why is Niacinamide a sought-after ingredient?

  • Strengthens skin barrier

    Our skin’s outer most layer is made up of ceramides – These fatty molecules are responsible for locking in moisture and protecting the skin against environmental stressors. The fall of these building blocks is what causes the skin to dry out and become sensitive.

    How does Niacinamide contribute to the production of these lipids?

    • Niacinamide stimulates the production of enzymes that are necessary in the formation of ceramide.
    • Niacinamide also contributed to the formation of other lipids. (Fatty acids and cholesterol)

    Collectively this trio helps protect the skin and maintain its health.

  • Anti-inflammatory

    It can reduce:

    • Redness from acne
    • Irritation from rosacea as Niacinamide soothes the skin and helps strengthen the barrier – two important requirements when it comes rosacea
    • General skin sensitivity

  • Regulate oil production

    Niacinamide supervises the activity of the sebaceous glands to ensure they function in a healthy manner.

    • As inflamed skin can trigger excess oil production, niacinamide breaks the vicious cycle of irritation>oil production>more irritation.
    • As Niacinamide actively works on strengthening the barrier, it prevents the skin from getting dehydrated and produce more oil to compensate for the dryness.

    It’s no doubt that Niacinamide is oily skin’s reliable BFF.

Some steps to avoid:

  • Niacinamide’s impact better when used as a primary serum, mixing it with potent actives like Vitamin C, glycolic acid and salicylic acid in high doses might be counterintuitive and cause redness and flushed skin. However, the combination of retinol and niacinamide can complement each other as the former produces a stronger reaction while the latter calms the skin.
  • We suggest you don’t start off with a strong dosage of Niacinamide. Let your skin acclimatise to this potent active with a small dosage and then once, it has seamlessly fit into your routine, up its concentration.
  • If you have to use two serums, keep a gap between the applications or set aside each serum for different times of the day (AM & PM routine)

Reports suggest redness and inflammation may reduce leaving you with hydrated skin just after 1-2 weeks of applications. However, for the deeper results like skin texture, appearance of pores, even toned skin, it might take 4-6 weeks. Steady application will eventually work towards strengthening the barrier as well.

The D Wave Cell Rejuvenating Complex Night Crème is a suitable choice for all categories of skin. It contains niacinamide that actively works towards solidifying the barrier, increasing hydration and improving resilience to give you’re a healthier, even-toned appearance.

Another The D Wave product that contains niacinamide is The Age Freeze – a formulation that aims to reduce the appearance of ageing signs whilst also stimulating the formation of collagen to promote a youthful complexion. It also firms the skin and improves its elasticity.

Niacinamide is that reliable skincare companion that will promise you results without compromising on other parameters. Have you used Niacinamide? What has your experience been? This popular ingredient is the perfect one for beginners to elevate their cleansing-toning-moisturising routine and take it to the next level. So go ahead, give it a shot and tell us about your experience!

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