Cosmetic Glossary - V

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Also known as: Retinol

• skin nutrient essential in maintaining and repairing derma structure
• used in skin care products destined to acne treatment and fine lines removal.

Vitamin B

• vitamin complex group providing energy to the body by conversing glucose from carbohydrates
• maintains the nervous system and balances fats and proteins for the metabolism
• water-soluble
• all B-vitamins are linked in chemical relations and medical advice is to have them all together for effective results.

Vitamin B1

• also known as Thiamine
• helps metabolism transform sugar into energy
• essential to eliminate stress from the organism
• helps nervous system maintain good function
• helps heart and muscles maintain fit
• for stress reduction it is often associated with Magnesium.

Vitamin B2

Also known as: Riboflavin

• also known as Riboflavin
• plays and important part in the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates
• helps corneous productions (nails, hair) and skin repair
• one of the most important energy providers
• used in repair products for skin, hair and nails, but also in nutrients with energetic supplement.

Vitamin B3

Also known as: Niacin

• also known as Niacin
• synthesizes sex hormones and helps nervous system
• stimulates blood flow
• decreases cholesterol levels
• causes warming and redness of the body, especially in the facial area
• naturally found in fish and chicken.

Vitamin B6

Also known as: Pyridoxine;

• also known as Pyridoxine
• essential role in the metabolism of unsaturated fatty acids
• stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid
• essential in the production of red cells and antibodies
• stimulates the immune function
• used in the treatment of PMS symptoms, epilepsy and nervous tremor.

Vitamin B12

• plays an important part in the cellular reproductive process
• essential for the bone marrow and nervous tissue
• helps digestion develop under normal conditions
• synthesizes proteins, carbohydrates and fats
• helps the body absorb foods properly.

Vitamin C

• water-soluble vitamin with antioxidant and preservative properties
• stimulates immune function
• helps the body heal and repair damaged tissues
• essential compound in thhe formation of collagen, protecting the body from bruising and blood clotting
• works as an anti-histaminic and cholesterol inhibitor
• protects against cancer and infection
• used in anti-aging creams and lotions.

Vitamin E

• vitamin belonging to the tocopherols group
• essential in cellular respiration of the muscles
• works as antioxidant preventing peroxide formation
• decreases the formation of scar tissues outside and inside the body
• helps cicatrize wounds
• protects the capillary system and helps it remain permeable
• used in creams and ointments, as well as hair care products.