Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) — (See Vitamin B) acts as a penetrating moisturizer. Studies indicate that when topically applied, panthenol penetrates the skin and gets converted into pantothenic acid, a B complex vitamin. It imparts a non-irritating, non-sensitizing, moisturizing, and conditioning f...
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Vitamin B — an antioxidant that with consistent use can help decrease redness and help with skin texture. The most common ones found in topical skincare are vitamin B3 (niacinamide), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B7 (biotin), and vitamin B12 (cobalamin).
Niacinamide (B3) is an ingredie...