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Functional / Support

Biotin

Often labeled as: Vitamin B7

The essential enzyme-supporting vitamin.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A water-soluble B-complex vitamin. Topically, it acts as a functional skin-conditioning agent, supporting the enzymes that construct the skin's lipid barrier.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Supports healthy skin function, smooths texture, and aids in barrier fortification.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Famous for hair and nails, but highly beneficial for epidermal health.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Topical biotin makes facial hair grow faster.

The Science

Biotin supports healthy keratin, but it cannot stimulate new hair follicles on the face.