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