We often forget that the skin is an important organ of our body: it protects us from external aggressions and evacuates the various toxins transported by the lymphatic system via the pores. For the skin to function properly, it needs different nutrients: vitamins are essential. Vitamin B in particular and its various forms provide the skin with continuous hydration and a healthy hydrolipidic film. Vitamin B3 or vitamin B5, let's take a quick look at these two vitamins which are revolutionizing cosmetics!
What is vitamin B?
Generally speaking, vitamin B plays a crucial role in our cellular metabolism. It provides the body with the energy necessary to ensure physical and mental performance. It represents a complex of vitamins available in various forms: from vitamin B1 to vitamin B12.
From a cosmetic point of view, it is a star ingredient to restore pep to the skin. This is especially the case for vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
Vitamin B3 comes in three forms: niacinamide (or nicotinamide), niacin and nicotinamide riboside. Of the three, niacinamide is the best known form in the world of cosmetics, for its various effects but above all its stability.
As for vitamin B5, other names are given to it such as pantothenic acid or more commonly in cosmetic jargon, panthenol. It is a very widespread complex which has multiple benefits, both for our skin and for our hair.
6 good reasons to go for niacinamide
Certainly, niacinamide is much less popular than vitamin A (retinol) and vitamin C in the cosmetic world. However, it has the merit of being insensitive to heat and light unlike vitamin C. And above all, it is compatible with practically all existing active ingredients, such as retinol or AHAs . The benefits of niacinamide are:
- Reduction of sebum production, perfect for preventing acne
- Tightens enlarged pores
- Fight against skin aging , wrinkles and fine lines
- Brings radiance to dull complexions
- Soothes sensitive skin with its anti-inflammatory and anti-redness action
- Maintains skin hydration
Not bad for just one ingredient!
Niacinamide is formulated at 4% for optimal effectiveness in our healthy glow cream : apricot oil supplements niacinamide to reveal a radiant complexion all day long.
Our imperfections range uses niacinamide in each of the products. The purifying lotion exploits niacinamide for its ability to tighten pores, the imperfections serum uses niacinamide to reduce sebum production and the SOS Spot soothes localized spots thanks to niacinamide.
The benefits that make vitamin B5 the ally of sensitive skin
Vitamin B5 is an ingredient often used in moisturizing products: creams, serums, lotions... If it appears so often in our active cosmetics, it's for a reason! Vitamin B5 is first of all a wonderful humectant : it attracts water into the skin and retains it. Panthenol is especially appreciated by sensitive skin : vitamin B5 soothes the skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Finally, it is recommended for acne-prone, burned or injured skin: vitamin B5 has scarring properties and supports cell regeneration.
Our moisturizing cream, available in a fluid texture or a rich texture , is concentrated in acerola and vitamin B5. This cream provides intense hydration all day long by soothing the most sensitive skin.
