B VITAMINS FOR A BEAUTIFUL SKIN

 

B vitamins for the skin of the face

To preserve the youthfulness of the skin, you need not only proper care, but also its supply of useful substances. B vitamins represent the most extensive group of organic compounds:

• Vitamin B1 (thiamine, aneurin) – smoothes wrinkles and improves skin relief. It is useful for flabby skin, prevents the aging process. It is found in large quantities in pork meat, liver, buckwheat and oatmeal, rye bread.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin, lactoflavin) – eliminates flaking and dryness, restores a healthy color and normalizes metabolic processes. It is present in the liver and kidneys, fermented dairy products, hard cheeses, fresh cabbage, eggs, green beans and wheat.
• Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid, Niacin) – normalizes sebum secretion and improves color. Accelerates regeneration processes, supports turgor. It is found in kidneys and liver, fruits, bread, chicken eggs, corn and wheat groats.
• Vitamin B4 (choline) is a vitamin-like substance that interacts with other components and enhances their effect. It starts metabolic processes, regulates the functioning of vital systems.
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) - participates in fat and carbohydrate metabolism at the cellular level. Promotes the synthesis of glucocorticoids and other useful substances in the adrenal cortex.
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyrivitol) – has moisturizing, nourishing and protective properties. Protects the epidermis from UV light and aggressive environmental influences. It is found in unbroken cereals, fermented dairy products, legumes, egg yolks, meat and whole-grain bread.
• Vitamin B8 (Inositol, mesoinosit) is synthesized in the body's tissues from glucose. Provides transmission of nerve impulses at the cellular level. It has antioxidant properties and removes free radicals from the body.
• Vitamin B9 (folic acid, folacin) – protects against acne and acne breakouts.
• Vitamin B10 (paraaminobenzoic acid) - used only for oral administration, as it affects the skin from the inside. Activates the intestinal flora, promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms and the production of folic acid. Prevents premature aging and wrinkles, protects against UV radiation.
• Vitamin B12 (cobalamin, cyanocobalamin) - rejuvenates and increases blood flow. It is found in liver, vegetables, soy, eggs, cheese, oranges, and potatoes.
• Vitamin B13 (orotic acid) – supports youth, beauty and a healthy complexion. It is very often used in the production of cosmetic products. Slows down the aging process, improves turgor and fights wrinkles. Restores water balance, improves metabolic processes.
• Vitamin B15 (pangamic acid) – improves tissue respiration, participates in oxidative processes and is a powerful antioxidant.
• Vitamin B17 (laetrile, amygdalin) - takes part in the fight against cancer cells, accelerates the healing of damaged tissues. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, slows down the aging process.

Vitamin preparations of group B, suitable for any type of dermis. The result of their use is manifested by the following reactions::

• Minimize wrinkles and improve facial relief.
• Prevention of wilting and aging.
• Cleansing, nutrition and hydration.
• Restoration and maintenance of turgor.

To achieve a therapeutic effect, organic compounds must be properly applied in a strictly selected dosage. Otherwise, dermatological problems can be significantly aggravated. This is due to the fact that biologically active substances in a concentrated form instantly affect the skin.

Consider the most effective recipes for facial care with B vitamins:

1. To combat wrinkles, complete nutrition and normalize the skin, take a tablespoon of honey, the same amount of sour cream and cottage cheese. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and add the B1 and B12 ampoules to them. Gently apply to the skin for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
2. To help a dry face and restore water balance, mash a banana thoroughly and mix it with a spoonful of sour cream. Add B6 to the finished mixture. Spread the mixture over your face, neck, and decollete area.
3. For cleansing and smoothing facial wrinkles, mix a tablespoon of honey with the same amount of aloe juice and an ampoule of B1. Apply the mask 3-4 times a day.

To achieve a pronounced cosmetic effect, the procedures should be carried out in courses of 10-15 procedures.

Vitamin B12 for the skin of the face

Cyanocobalamin is an active substance widely used in cosmetology. Useful properties of vitamin B12 for the face are:

• Formation of red blood cells and normalization of blood circulation.
• Improvement of metabolic processes.
• Regulation of carbohydrate-fat metabolism in the body.
• Acceleration of regeneration of damaged cells.
• Improvement of skin color.
• Relief of inflammatory processes.

For complex facial care, it is recommended to use the following recipe: mix a tablespoon of honey with the same amount of sour cream and two parts of cottage cheese. Add to the ingredients a raw chicken egg, 10 drops of lemon essential oil. Mix everything again, pour in an ampoule of B12 and an ampoule of liquid aloe extract. It is better to apply the mask in the evening for 15-20 minutes, then wash it off with cool water.

Cyanocobalamin is found in foods that should be included in the daily diet. The natural compound is present in dipping and veal liver, salmon, shrimp, sardine, as well as in meat products (lamb, beef). B12 is found in brewer's yeast, soy products, and kelp.

Vitamin B1 for the skin of the face

Thiamine is an organic compound that is effective in treating many skin diseases. B1 has a pronounced therapeutic effect in psoriasis, pyoderma, eczema, itching of the skin. It is especially needed for fading skin.

Thiamine is effective in combating such problems:

• Wrinkles and flabbiness.
• Dryness and flaking.
• Inflammatory processes.
• Acne breakouts.
• Beriberi.
• Hyperpigmentation.
• Increased sebum production.

After the procedure with thiamine, the face looks fresh, toned and elastic. Its regular use makes wrinkles less noticeable and evens out the color. B1 can be used as applications or added to masks/lotions. But it should be borne in mind that B1 is very poorly combined with other components from this group, and the combination with B12 causes allergic reactions.

Vitamin B6 for the skin of the face

A complex of organic compounds: pyridoxol, pyridoxamine and pyridoxal is vitamin B6. It is useful not only for the face, but also for the body as a whole. The substance takes part in protein synthesis, reduces cholesterol levels, and improves the absorption of amino acids. It also stimulates the removal of excess fluid, relieves puffiness and improves metabolic processes.

Pyridoxine is good for the skin. It accelerates the healing of minor injuries, acne and pimples. There are such methods of its application::

• Chop one banana and mix it with a tablespoon of sour cream. Add an ampoule of B6 to the mixture and apply it on your face for 20 minutes. Perform the procedure 2-3 times a week.
• To treat acne and improve skin color, mix a spoonful of honey and kefir. Pour in an ampoule of vitamin a and ¼ lemon juice. Apply the product on cleansed and steamed skin for 20 minutes 2 times a week.

For a complex effect on the body, B6 can not only be applied externally, but also taken orally. It is found in fish and seafood, meat (beef, chicken, venison), offal (beef and chicken liver, heart, kidneys), dairy products and eggs. There are also plant sources of useful substances: legumes, bananas, strawberries, citrus fruits, sea buckthorn, eggplants, green peas, cereals, nuts.

Vitamin B2 for the skin of the f

Riboflavin is a "skin" vitamin that makes the face not only beautiful, but also healthy.

Useful properties of B2:

• Treats acne, dermatitis and seborrhea.
• Accelerates the healing of cracks and sores.
• Rejuvenates.
• It has an antioxidant effect.
• It stimulates the production of energy in the dermis cells.
• Protects against the damaging effects of free radicals.
• Regulates the metabolism of fatty acids.

B2 is a part of many cosmetic products. There are also foods rich in Riboflavin: milk, meat, fish, liver, eggs, brewer's yeast, green leafy vegetables.

Vitamin B3 for the skin of the face

Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) is ideal for the care of oily skin. This substance is present in every body, and is also found in food and pharmacy preparations (ampoules, capsules). The microelement has a good effect not only on the skin, but also on the hair, stimulates the renewal of cells and tissues. Its deficiency is manifested by severe violations of the functions of the dermis.

Useful properties:

• Normalizes sebum secretion.
• Smoothes out shallow and facial wrinkles.
• Maintains elasticity and firmness.
• Expands the pores and moisturizes.
• Promotes rapid healing of microcracks, small wounds and other skin injuries.
• Improves blood circulation at the cellular level, saturating the tissues with oxygen.
• Improves the complexion.
• Eliminates bags and darkening under the eyes.

Nicotinic acid effectively fights acne. To eliminate skin defects, you can use a mask made from the following ingredients: a tablespoon of calendula and birch buds, 1 ampoule of B3, a teaspoon of coconut oil. Mix calendula and birch buds and pour 200 ml of boiling water to make a strong infusion. Heat coconut oil in a water bath. Mix 3-5 tablespoons of herbal infusion with an ampoule of acid and oil. The product should be applied to a cleansed face. This mask disinfects, penetrates into the deep layers of the dermis and restores them, reduces the inflammatory process and fights redness.

When using B3 for facial care, it should be borne in mind that this trace element dilates blood vessels. Therefore, if the blood vessels are located close to the surface of the skin, the drug is contraindicated. Nicotinic acid is forbidden to be used intramuscularly or orally in diseases of the circulatory system. There is also a risk of developing allergic reactions. Therefore, before applying acid to the face, check it on the elbow bend.

Vitamin B5 for the skin of the face

Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5 – is a water-soluble substance involved in energy production at the cellular level. The deficiency of this trace element is manifested by dermatitis and eczema, skin discoloration. The face becomes flabby and ages quickly.

Useful properties of calcium Pantothenate:

• Removes toxins and harmful substances.
• Supports fat and water balance.
• Provides turgor.
• It has antioxidant properties.
• Prevents burning, flaking and dryness.
• Accelerates regeneration processes.
• It has an antibacterial effect.
• Stops inflammatory processes.

A derivative of Pantothenic acid is D-panthenol, which is involved in biosynthesis, effectively soothes and moisturizes the skin.

Vitamin B5 is present in pasta, white bread, and rice. It is found in large quantities in egg yolk, Royal jelly and brewer's yeast. For comprehensive facial care and maintenance of its youth, you should add the above products to your diet. Calcium Pantothenate is easily excreted from the body and does not have a toxic effect, so its excess does not cause side effects.