Riboflavin

AKA: Lactoflavin, Vitamin B2
Also-Known-As:
Lactoflavin, Vitamin B2
Antioxidant
Other functions
Origin
Riboflavin

Overview

Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is used in skincare as a coloring agent due to its bright, brilliant orange-yellow color. The research shows that it is a good antioxidant and can protect the skin from UV-induced damage.

Science

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Damian, D. L., Matthews, Y. J., & Halliday, G. M. (2010). Topical riboflavin attenuates ultraviolet B- and ultraviolet A-induced immunosuppression in humans. Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine, 26(2), 66–69