Vitamin B is an essential water-soluble vitamin, which is not synthesised in the body, meaning we have to apply it topically to our skin to receive its benefits. It has become a very popular ingredient in skincare due to its numerous benefits.
There are two main Vitamin B forms used in skincare products: Niacinamide (B3) and Panthenol (B5).
How does Vitamin B benefit the skin?
Niacinamide - Vitamin B3
- Minimises redness and blotchiness
- Reduces pore size over time
- Helps regulate the amount of oil our oil glands produce
- Helps lighten dark spots
- Reduces signs of sun damage that come with ageing.
- Helps build cells in the skin while also protecting them from environmental stress
- Reduces swelling and redness associated with acne
- Contains anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe sensitive skin
Panthenol Pro - Vitamin B5
- Intense moisturising properties to help manage dryness and skin sensitivity
- Reduces inflammation and helps repair and strengthen the skin barrier
- Supports in wound healing and supporting healthy tissue repair
- Preserves moisture in the skin to improve skin elasticity
Our Top #3 Vitamin B products
- Next-gen smart serum delivers what your skin needs, when and where it needs it. This personalised response gives you healthier-looking skin over time.
- This serum targets 4 of the main skin goals: Hydration, Brightness, Calming and Firmness. The SmartResponse technology helps stop skin damage before it even starts and responds as your skin has been triggered.
- This serum is one step ahead of you when it comes to keeping your skin looking and feeling healthy.
How to use:
There are 2 options for your home care routine:
1. Apply each morning and night after cleansing and toning. Allow one minute for product absorption.
2. Target your main concern with a Targeted Serum once a day (morning or night depending on the serum) and apply the Smart Response Serum after cleansing and toning once a day.
The key ingredients:
- Hydration: Oligosaccharides from hydrolyzed Beta Glucan respond to dehydration signals, helping skin to maintain optimal hydration levels.
- Brightness: Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour, rich in arabinoxylo-oligosaccharides, activates as needed to brighten and help reduce the appearance of dark spots.
- Calming: Antioxidant-rich Japanese Cornelia Cherry helps to protect stressed skin against free radicals, helping to soothe and reduce the appearance of redness.
- Firmness: Plant-based Mannose-6-Phosphate visibly smooths and provides a firming effect, responding to the first signs of visible skin aging to help improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
This active two-in-one serum clears and helps prevent breakouts while reducing visible skin ageing.
Salicylic Acid reduces breakouts to clear skin. This highly-concentrated serum exfoliates to help prevent breakouts and accelerates cell turnover to reduce signs of skin ageing.
Effectively targets blackheads and under surface congestion and helps heal and repair the skin to reduce inflammatory breakouts marks and scarring.
How to use:
Apply a thin layer and allow to dry. Use all over the face and under your recommended Dermalogica moisturiser.
The key ingredients:
- AGE Bright™ Complex works with the skin’s natural microbiome for clearer, brighter skin
- Phytoactives from Resurrection Plant hydrate and smooth skin
- Niacinamide works together with White Shiitake Mushroom to promote brighter, more even skin tone
An ultra-replenishing masque helps rescue stressed, ageing skin.
This masque forms a great weekly treatment (twice a week is even better!) as an ultimate remedy for dulling, dry, dehydrated, lackluster, photodamaged skin and skin ageing.
It's a phenomenal restorative masque for skin exposed to stress and repairs daily damage triggered by free radicals.
How to use:
Apply generously to cleansed face and throat, avoiding the eye area. After 10 to 15 minutes, gently yet thoroughly rinse with warm water. Apply once per week or whenever the skin requires a soothing remedy. Follow with your prescribed Dermalogica Moisturiser.
The key ingredients:
- Powerful, concentrated vitamins A, C and E, and Linoleic Acid help restore skin showing signs of damage and ageing while enhancing barrier properties.
- Pro-Vitamin B5 helps nourish damaged skin.
- Antioxidant vitamins C and E help shield skin from Reactive Oxygen Species (free radicals).
- Nutrient-rich Algae Extract helps moisturise and soften skin while Botanical extracts of Licorice, Comfrey and Burdock soothe and calm skin while increasing resilience.
About the Author
My name is Sarah and I am the founder of GLO Skin Body. With over 17 years experience, I believe a professional relationship with your skin therapist is crucial in helping you to achieve your skin care goals and to ensure your skin is always looking and feeling its best. Whether it's in person or through our online support, Im here to guide and support you towards your healthiest skin ever.
On a personal note, I am a Mum of 3 so I understand completely the juggles and balancing of life and family commitments . My goal is to help everyone have an effective and enjoyable home care routine that gets you the results you want...no matter how busy you are!
