Everything You Need To Know About Vitamin B Serums

Even if you're only remotely into skincare, a Vitamin B serum has probably popped up on your wishlist of skincare products thanks to its association with getting that glow. Actually, come to think of it, a Vitamin B serum was the first kind of serum I used (many moons ago).

That serum was asap's super b complex - a product I still rotate in my routine 7 years later. But not all Vitamin B serums are equal. That begs the question, which B is right for you?

The Difference Between B3 & B5:

As I said, not all B's are equal - and that's because some B's are completely different. The two main forms you'll find in a serum are Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) and Vitamin B5 (Panthenol). If you're lucky, your serum of choice will have both.

Vitamin B3, which you'll likely spot on an ingredient list as Niacinamide, can help to reduce blemishes and congestion by balancing the skin's natural oil production. It can also improve barrier function to reduce water loss and protect the skin from pollutants and irritation.

Check out the video below as I explain more about Niacinamide and some of my favourite products with Vitamin B3

Vitamin B5, also known as Panthenol, mainly functions as a hydrating ingredient, but it also has soothing and repairing properties as well, and helps to support the skin's natural barrier.

Find out more about Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and some of my favourite products in the video below

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Some Of Our Faves:

It wouldn't be much use telling you all of the above if we weren't going to give you some product suggestions, would it? So we've pulled together some of our personal favourite B serums.