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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 crystallisation.
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 mass: 205.64 g/mol.
Characteristics:
Colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, emulsion.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
Function:
Antistatic, hair conditioner, skin maintenance 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, exfoliators); 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 synthesised within our bodies. However, it can be found in a wide variety of both plant and animal-based foods such as cereals, fish, meat, dairy products, fruits (bananas, etc...) and vegetables (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, haemoglobin 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 synthesised in 1939.