Phytonadione (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 84-80-0; Phytomenadione, alpha-phylloquinone; vitamin K1

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Phytonadione is the fat-soluble vitamin K1 synthesized by plants. The substance is used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical topicals. Thus it has been applied among others in rosacea and actinic purpura (Ceilley RI 2017). In cosmetics it is used in appropriate bases as skin care product.

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The INCI function only describes the cosmetic application of the substance and its effect. See also vitamin K .

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Ceilley RI (2017) Treatment of Actinic Purpura. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 10:44-50.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer