CosBeauty Magazine #99

SKIN
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VITAMIN B3
Vitamin B3 takes its place alongside
skincare veterans Vitamins A and C.
It increases ceramide production
to boost natural hydration levels and
skin luminosity; helps prevent the
transfer of melanin from melanocyte
to keratinocyte and thereby
reducing hyperpigmentation;
increases the natural immunity
of the skin to defend against
environmental stress; and reduces
excess oil production. Niacinamide,
the physiologically active form of
Vitamin B3, is part of the Vitamin B
group and is water soluble. Used
in anti-ageing products, studies
have shown it stimulates collagen
synthesis and fatty acid levels in skin.
synonym: Nicotinamide, Nicotinic
Acid Amide, Myristyl Nicotinate
VITAMIN B5
Vitamin B5 helps to hydrate and
retain moisture in the skin, calm
irritation and promote skin healing.
It helps to strengthen the skin’s
barrier and promote increased
elasticity.
synonym: pantothenic acid
VITAMIN C
As L-ascorbic acid – the form of
Vitamin C that the majority of
medical papers refer to as being
most active on human skin cells
– Vitamin C works to increase
collagen production to reduce fine
lines and minimise scarring and
is a potent anti-inflammatory. It is
an antioxidant found naturally in
the skin, which works with other
antioxidants to prevent free radical
damage.
synonym: Calcium Acerbate,
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitamin C
Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbate,
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate,
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate,
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate,
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate,
Calcium Ascorbate, Ascorbyl
Tetraisopalmitate, vitamin c ester,
Ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid