This is the second instalment of a seven-part series, where we invite skin and beauty experts to explain the intricacies of the vitamins found in our skincare products
What types of vitamin B are taken orally, and which ones are best applied topically? With eight different variants and each boasting their individual benefits, the functions and uses of vitamin B can be difficult to grasp. To help us understand this class of vitamins better, we ask Dr Gerard Ee of The Clifford Clinic and Dr Georgia Lee of TLC Lifestyle Practice to break down the jargon for us.
What is Vitamin B?
A class of water-soluble vitamins, there are eight types of B vitamins—B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. These vitamins are vital for maintaining our energy levels, brain functions, and cell metabolism and are easily derived from food sources such as dairy, meat, fish, vegetables, seeds and nuts, and more.