| Sr.No. |
Vitamin |
Common Name |
Functions & Benefits |
Typical Use |
|
1
|
Vitamin F
|
Linoleic + Linolenic Acid
|
Skin barrier repair, anti-inflammatory, locks in moisture
|
Serums, moisturizers, oils
|
|
2
|
Vitamin K1/K2
|
Phylloquinone/MK-7
|
Reduces dark circles, improves skin elasticity, supports
capillary health
|
Eye creams, anti-aging creams
|
|
3
|
Vitamin B7
|
Biotin
|
Promotes healthy hair, skin, and nails
|
Hair serums, shampoos, lotions
|
|
4
|
Vitamin B8
|
Inositol
|
Enhances cell signaling, improves hydration, and may reduce
hair loss.
|
Hydrating toners, scalp serums
|
|
5
|
Vitamin B9
|
Folate/Folinic Acid
|
Boosts cell renewal and DNA repair. Antioxidant properties
combat UV damage.
|
Anti-aging serums, brightening treatments.
|
|
6
|
Vitamin B12
|
Cobalamin
|
Reduces inflammation, soothes irritation (eczema/rosacea), and
may brighten dull skin.
|
Calming serums, sensitive skin formulations
|
|
7
|
Vitamin B13
|
Orotic Acid
|
Helps in cellular regeneration, antioxidant activity
|
Anti-aging serums, niche creams
|
|
8
|
Vitamin B17
|
Amygdalin (Laetrile)
|
Controversial; promoted for skin rejuvenation (not widely
approved in cosmetics)
|
Rare facial treatments (regulated)
|
|
9
|
Vitamin T
|
Carnitine or Tegotin
|
Promotes detoxification, supports metabolism of skin lipids
|
Skin detox masks, anti-acne gels
|
|
10
|
Vitamin U
|
S-Methylmethionine
|
Derived from cabbage, heals wounds and ulcers, reduces skin
redness
|
Soothing creams, after-sun care
|
|
11
|
Vitamin H
|
Part of B-complex (Biotin)
|
Helps in cell growth and fatty acid production
|
Haircare and skin supplements
|
|
12
|
Pqq
|
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
|
A potent antioxidant (similar to vitamins) that boosts
mitochondrial function, promoting collagen/elastin production.
|
High-end anti-aging serums.
|