- INCI Name:Biotin
- Functions:Skin Barrier Protectant, Conditioner, Anti-Aging Agent
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Benefit Claims:Hair Conditioning, Anti-Aging
Vit Biotin is known as vitamin H (the H represents Haar und Haut, German words for "hair and skin"), and is part of the B complex group of vitamins (B7 and B8). It has activity as a coenzyme in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates. Biotin acts as a CO2 carrier (carboxylation). It is involved in various essential processes such as glycogenesis, fatty acid and amino acids synthesis. Biotin is known for its essential effects on health and beauty of skin, hair and nails.