The 5 Benefits of
Vitamin B For Your Skin

As you can tell, Vitamin B has a lot of roles to play in the body and on the skin. These roles and what it is used for vary depending on a person's needs and what they are trying to achieve. 

For example, if a person is suffering from fatigue and headaches, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) can help to increase the flow of red blood cells and reduce the effects of both fatigue and headaches. Whereas if a person is suffering from dry, dull skin, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) can increase cell turnover and improve skin regeneration for a bright and glowing complexion. 

It's clear that Vitamin B can be used for a wide array of body and skincare needs, but it can also be used in a variety of different ways. You can find it in topical creams to apply to the skin or in supplements that you can add to your diet. 

A key benefit of Vitamin B is that it helps to maintain Collagen levels - the ingredient in your skin that keeps it elastic and prevents wrinkles. As you age, the levels of Collagen in your skin slowly reduce, which is why wrinkles start to appear. So by maintaining the level of Collagen in your skin with Vitamin B, you are able to reduce these early signs of ageing. 
Vitamin B also promotes cell turnover, which is where dead skin cells are replaced with younger ones. This process makes the skin much firmer and less prone to sagging, a key factor in the appearance of wrinkles.

Vitamin B also has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it can help to reduce the severity of inflamed skin concerns such as Acne, Dermatitis, and Psoriasis. It works to calm the skin and reduce the impact of any external factors that can often make inflammation worse.

Another benefit of Vitamin B is that it boosts the body's production of red blood cells, helping it to function as efficiently as possible. This also impacts how well your immune system works, and an efficient immune system is much better at preventing infections and skin irritations, like Acne or Psoriasis.

Make sure to contact a doctor if you suffer from skin irritations or a low immune system, for their professional advice.

The fourth benefit of Vitamin B is that it helps the skin to balance its oil production, to ensure it is not over or under producing. Skin that over produces oil, is much more likely to suffer from blemishes and Acne, whereas skin that under produces oil, is much more likely to become dry, cracked and irritated. This means that, by balancing oil production, Vitamin B helps to prevent both blemish-prone and dry skin.

With its ability to promote cell turnover and increase Collagen, Vitamin B products are crucial for any anti-ageing skincare routine. Discover the NIVEA Cellular Expert Filler range, created with Vitamin B9 Folic Acid to boost Collagen production and provide your skin with extra firmness to prevent the early signs of wrinkles.

Vitamin B is also often used in skincare to aid Acne and blemish-prone skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties can assist in reducing Acne and prevent it from becoming aggravated by external factors. Vitamin B3 Niacinamide is particularly effective at helping to prevent inflamed Acne, by restoring the skin's natural barrier whilst also soothing inflammation. The NIVEA Clear Up range is enriched with Vitamin B3 Niacinamide to unclog pores and help to reduce the appearance of spots without drying out the skin, perfect for blemish-prone skin.