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What is Vitamin B?


Skin Type: Suitable for all skin Types

Skin Concern: Sensitive, acne, hyperpigmentation


Overview

Vitamin B5

also known as panthenol and pantothenic acid; is a natural moisturising factor in the skin providing hydration and barrier restoring benefits

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Vitamin B3

an essential vitamin required by the human body; a versatile ingredient that improves inflammation, rosacea, acne, and hyperpigmentation


Derivatives/Variations

Panthenol vs. Pantothenic Acid

panthenol is a derivative of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and takes one step to be converted into pantothenic acid when applied onto skin

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Niacinamide vs Nicothinamide

two different versions of niaci (vitamin B3), but niacinamide is the ingredient that confers skin care benefits in topical formulations while nicotinamide is a cofactor in cellular energy production


Ingredient with Synergistic Effects

Hyaluronic Acid

works with vitamin B5 to improve moisture retention in the skin, calming inflammation while inducing suppleness

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Ceramides

studies have shown that vitamin B3 can stimulate ceramide and free fatty acid synthesis on skin surface, and when formulated with ceramides can bolster up barrier protection



Sustainability Features of in Skin Need formulas

  • The form of vitamin B5 used in Skin Need formulations is pantothenic acid, while the form of vitamin B3 used in Skin Need formulations is niacinamide
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  • Biodegradable, from non-genetically modified sources, and purification processes comply with principles of green manufacturing
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  • USP grade