Is also known as Vitamin B7, Vitamin  B Factor, Vitamin H and Coenzyme R.

Found naturally in nuts, liver, soy beans, fish, it improves product texture, adds volume and gloss to hair, moisturises and smoothes the skin surface and even strengthens brittle nails. It is therefore used largely as a moisturiser and texturizer in skin care products and hair conditioners, although claims have also been made for healing properties and its suitability in acne treatments.Biotin is a water soluble vitamin used as a hair-conditioning agent and a skin-conditioning agent in many cosmetic products at concentrations ranging from 0,01% to 0,6%. Maximum safe concentration is 1%.

(CAS: 58-85-5/EINECS: 200-399-3)

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