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Vitamin B6
Commonly known as:
Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Pyridoxine hydrochloride.
I.N.C.I. list name:
Pyridoxine HCl.
Extraction process:
Isolation and Crystallization.
Source:
Synthetic.
Botanical name:
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Family:
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Part of the plant extracted:
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Provenance, origin:
France.
Chemical characteristics:
Water-soluble vitamin; Soluble in water and alcohol; Molecular weight: 205.64 g/mol.
Characteristics:
Colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, emulsion.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
Function:
Antistatic, hair conditioner, skin care agent.
Properties:
Film-forming, sebum-regulating, rebalancing, antioxidant, antibacterial, brightening.
Benefits:
All skin types, particularly mature skin, combination to oily skin, and dull skin; All hair types.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (uniforming serums, tonics, radiance creams, cleansers, exfoliants); Body Care; Hair Care (shampoos, masks, conditioners).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool place, protected from heat, moisture, and light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
No contraindications and adverse effects are known to date. This vitamin is well tolerated by all skin types.
Find out more
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin, often referred to as "essential," as it is not synthesized in our bodies. However, it can be found in a wide variety of plant and animal foods such as cereals, fish, meat, dairy products, fruits (like bananas, etc.) and vegetables (like avocados, etc.). It is vital for blood cells and the nervous and immune systems of the human body. Indeed, vitamin B6 plays a role as a cofactor in a large number of processes related to the metabolism of amino acids and proteins. It plays a crucial role in the synthesis of certain antibodies, hemoglobin, and certain neurotransmitters (serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, etc.). In the 1930s, experimental diets caused skin and neurological disorders in rats. It was not until 1934 that Paul GYÖRGY demonstrated that these disorders were due to a deficiency in vitamin B6. It was first synthesized in 1939.