Cyanocobalamin (inci)

Cyanocobalamin is the synthetically produced vitamin B12 which is used in cosmetic products as skin care agent. Cynocobalamin

Cyanocobalamin is the synthetically produced vitamin B12 which is used in cosmetic products as skin care agent. Furthermore, cyanocobalamin has an anti-inflammatory effect and has been used as a local therapeutic agent against atopic eczema.

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