BIOTIN
CAS# 58-85-5 |
Description:
BIOTIN: Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin, also called vitamin B7 and formerly known as vitamin H or coenzyme R
Biotin is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids (the building blocks of protein).
Deficiency symptoms include:
- Brittle and thin fingernails
- Hair loss (alopecia)
- Conjunctivitis
- Dermatitis
- Neurological symptoms in adults, such as depression, lethargy, hallucination, and numbness and tingling of the extremities
Cosmetic Function(s):
- Hair Conditioning Agent
- Skin-Conditioning Agent
- Antiseborrhoeic