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Pol J Cosmetol 2009, 12(4): 289-294pl,en  Application of B vitamins in cosmetic preparationsDaria Kaczmarczyk Katedra Kosmetologii, Wyższa Szkoła Fizjoterapii we Wrocławiu Summary Background. Chemical compounds, being part of B-vitamin complex and used in cosmetic compositions, favourably affect the condition of dermal cells. Aim. The objective of this paper was to evaluate the application of B-vitamins in cosmetic preparations. Material and methods. 92 cosmetic preparations, containing at least one water-soluble B-vitamin were studied. Results. Among the B-vitamins, pantothenic acid and its derivatives were most often present in the analysed cosmetic preparations, constituting the total of 48.9% of the studied cosmetics. Nicotinamide with its derivatives was present in 22.8% of the analysed cosmetics while folic acid with its derivatives was found in 7.6% of these preparations. Pyridoxine with its derivatives and biotin were found in 6.5% of the studied material. Conclusions. 1. Vitamins are more and more frequently used for cosmetic preparations, having the function of of antioxidants, epidermal keratosis regulators and hydrating-softening substances. 2. B-vitamins are used in different forms of cosmetics: shampoos, gels, hair masques and conditioners, tonics, balms, care creams, nutritive masques and after tan cosmetics. 3. Vitamin B5 was most often found in the studied preparations in a form of D-panthenol. It was mainly present in the preparations having an abirritant, soothing, hydrating, regenerating and protective effect. Key words: B vitamins, cosmetics, INCI composition |