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Key benefits: Anti-Aging.

Folic Acid

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Folic acid

Purpose

Part of the B-vitamin complex; when taken orally, it is a good antioxidant.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Antioxidant

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

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

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At a Glance

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Part of the B-vitamin complex; when taken orally, it is a good antioxidant. That benefit has not been demonstrated when it is applied topically on skin.

See: Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides

References

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