Your skin is intuitive, it knows when you treat it with care and responds with a natural glow. One of the kindest things you can do for your face is give it the nutrients it needs, starting with plenty of B vitamins. Want to know more about B vitamins' skin benefits? Curious about things like, whether B vitamins reduce acne flare ups? What’s the best moisturizer for aging skin? And do vitamins in skincare work as well as supplements?
Let’s delve deeper into what Bvitamins are capable of and how to integrate them into your personal skincare routine. Each of the eight Bs possesses its own benefits, many of which include boosting the overall health of your skin, hair, eyes and nails. Everything from collagen production, healing blemishes, to hair growth, research shows Bs have a profound impact on cellular development and repair—including how your skin ages and heals.
All of the Bs are water soluble. Essential to health and energy production, they are distributed to various tissues throughout your body. Unfortunately they can’t be stored, which is why it’s so important to replenish them.
B Complex: a skin gamechanger
While potent individually, when combined the Bs work synergistically to maximize effectiveness. A science study on B complex discovered positive skin health benefits after as little as 72 hours—results were related to the growth and development of surface skin cell layers (keratinocytes), and deeper cells (fibroblasts), crucial to the aging process and skin regeneration.
What’s the best way to increase your B intake?
Keep an eye out for foods rich in Bvitamins such as nuts, seeds, leafy greens, olive oil and salmon, and integrate them into your diet. Make a habit of prioritizing facial creams and serums infused with Bs as part of your daily skincare routine. Not only will the nutrients penetrate skin layers, research shows there are benefits to topicalapplications over taking supplements. Applying a cream directly on your skin may have an edge, by targeting specific areas. Plus, you avoid the process of digestion, which may lessen the vitamin’s effectiveness.
What skin and hair concerns can B vitamins help with?
Depending on the vitamin, Bs have the potential to nourish dry itchy skin, by improving hydration, texture, cell regeneration—they also assist with healing, reduce breakouts, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation. As for hair, Bs are linked to new growth and volume as well as breakage repair, increased shine and resilience.
Does B complex reduce skin inflammation?
Yes. According to research, BComplex has been shown to reduce inflammation by reducing your body’s natural pro-inflammatory response.
Can you combine B vitamins with other active skincare ingredients?
If you have sensitive skin always try a patch test first with new formulations. Generally it’s safe to combine B vitamins with other active ingredients in skincare. In particular, Vitamin C has the science-backed advantage of working synergistically with Bs: as C is also water soluble, and it promotes collagen synthesis. Being that ingredients and their percentages will vary greatly, skincare products can produce vastly different results.
Kat Burki's signature blend, KB5™ Complex is dermatologist tested, formulated with the following skin nourishing B vitamins:
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) - Research shows B3 has the ability to drastically improve the look and feel of aging skin—as well as reducing hyperpigmentation and redness. As it boosts in ceramide creation, it helps strengthen the skin barrier—also prevents signs of premature aging and photoaging, resulting from free radical damage.
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) - Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, B5 is a powerful humectant. Encouraging natural moisture retention, it protects and calms your skin. It has the ability to deeply penetrate, keeping skin silky and hydrated from within. An important vitamin that helps prevent water loss and maintain healthy skin barrier function.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - This essential skin-rejuvenating vitamin promotes skin renewal by assisting in collagen production, repair, and cellular turnover.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - With a variety of skin health benefits, it’s especially beneficial for oily skin types and those who experience redness, acne and blemishes—it helps balance oil production, correct hyperpigmentation, and calm flare ups.
Biotin (Vitamin B7) - Known for hair strengthening, texture, volume and growth, Biotin also assists with skin healing, repair and inflammation—beneficial for eczema and dermatitis. It helps moisturize dry, flaky skin, while restoring radiance and plumpness to a dull complexion.
Spotlight on Kat Burki products containing KB5
Nutritionally moisturize your skin to promote cell regeneration and a luminous complexion. Our award-winning facial cream is fortified with 15% stabilized vitamin C and KB5 complex to maximize benefits. Formulated with a blend of antioxidants, ocean minerals and micronutrients, including colloidal silver and Reishi mushroom—each ingredient is maximized to support a healthy skin barrier and enhance renewal.
A multifunctional facial cream enriched with neuropeptides and antioxidants. Nurture your skin’s microbiome health as you naturally correct damage—Astaxanthin protects against UV rays from free radical damage, and premature fine lines and wrinkles. Alpha Arbutin and vitamin C harmonize to brighten and correct uneven skin tones.
Lightweight and cooling, this gel foams away toxins and impurities, leaving behind soft hydrated skin. Experience a gentle formula that never strips moisture or interferes with your biome. Dewy borage deep oil enlivens dry skin with nutritious Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, and 92 Ocean minerals fortify and soothe—simultaneously reducing redness and flare ups.
Correct skin damage, hyperpigmentation and photoaging with a lightweight healing serum—infused with copper to improve firmness and tighten. Nutrient-rich ingredients improve skin elasticity, reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation. A synergistic pairing: Alpha Arbutin and niacinamide work together to increase your skin’s natural healing process for a silky luminous complexion.
Pro B vitamin complex, neuropeptides and ceramides help reduce puffiness, dark circles, and bring out your skin’s natural glow. For a moisture boost—dewy neem oil and antioxidant-rich green tea soothe and hydrate the delicate skin around your eyes.
When it comes to overall skin health and wellness, the Bvitamins take centerstage. If your goal is a radiant complexion rooted in health, keep in mind, skincare products are only as effective as the quality of their ingredients and formulations. Prioritize purity and bioavailability. How ingredients are combined matters—each ought to have a specific purpose. Health and wellness are part of your natural beauty. By integrating B vitamins into your skincare, not only are you replenishing vital nutrients, but treating yourself with the loving care you deserve.
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