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Antioxidant

Riboflavin

Often labeled as: Vitamin B2

The yellow cellular-respiration 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

Vitamin B2 is crucial for cellular respiration and energy production. It acts as a strong antioxidant, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and maintaining the mucus membranes.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Energizes exhausted skin, heals angular cheilitis (cracked lip corners), and protects.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Gives cosmetic formulas a distinct, bright yellow tint natively.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

The yellow color stains the skin.

The Science

It absorbs seamlessly into the epidermis without leaving a color residue.