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Key benefits: Anti-Aging.

Cyanocobalamin

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Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Purpose

Overall there is limited research showing this ingredient has any benefit when applied topically on skin, though it might exert some when combined with other vitamins and antioxidants.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Antioxidant

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

Cyanocobalamin is also known as vitamin B12. Overall there is limited research showing vitamin B12 has any benefit when applied topically on skin; however, it may exert some benefits in concert with other vitamins and antioxidants.

See: Vitamin B12

References

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