Vitamin B12

Bedst

Antioxidant

Vitamin B12 at a glance

  • Antioxidant with benefits for skin barrier
  • Can help relieve signs of sensitivity
  • Stable form used in skin care: cyanocobalamin
  • Naturally occurring forms: adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin

Vitamin B12 description

Vitamin B12 is an antioxidant renowned in skin care for its ability to address compromised skin barrier and help relieve signs of sensitivity. While naturally occurring forms of vitamin B12 exist (adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin), cyanocobalamin is the synthetic derivative commonly utilized in over-the-counter skin care products due to its superior stability and cost effectiveness. See cyanocobalamin for a deeper dive into the research behind this skin care ingredient.

Vitamin B12 references

  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2024, pages 34–41
  • International Wound Journal, February 2023, pages 516-528
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, February 2015, pages 27-33
  • British Journal of Dermatology, May 2004, pages 977-983

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ratings af ingredienser

Bedst

Dokumenteret og understøttet af uafhængige studier. Fremragende aktiv ingrediens til de fleste hudtyper eller hudproblemer.

God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

Kan forårsage irritation, inflammation, tørhed osv. Kan være en fordel i nogle tilfælde, men generelt har man påvist, at ingrediensen gør mere skade end gavn.

Ukendt

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Ikke ratet

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