* A Vitamin B6 derivative
* Please read TIA’s post on Sensitive, Oily Skin? Try Vitamin B
Functions:
Little information is available regarding Pyridoxine, although it is known that a Vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to skin problems, including contact dermatitis, irritation, eczema, and blisertering (iHealthDirectory.com). Pyridoxine is used in cosmetics and beauty products as a skin and hair conditioning agent, and also has anti-static properties. According to CosmeticsInfo.org, it is most often used as an ingredient in bath products, soaps and detergents, cleansing products, shampoos, conditioners, and less often, skin care products.
Pyridoxine is FDA approved and has received its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) rating.
Safety Measures/Side Effects:
Pyridoxine is considered a low hazard ingredient by the Cosmetics Database, which notes concerns regarding developmental and reproductive toxicity, but only regarding studies that resulted in reactions after high doses were administered in vitro, unlike those applied topically in skin care or hair care products. Although Pyridoxine Hydrochloride can have poor light stability and be irritants, no other studies were found that listed any adverse side effects of this ingredient.
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