Scientific name: Biotin
Classification: Vitamin
Revitalizing, sebum-regulating, strengthening.
Stories from Nature
Biotin, also known as Vitamin H or Vitamin B7, is an essential micronutrient belonging to the B vitamin group. Naturally found in foods such as eggs, fish, legumes, nuts, and vegetables, it plays a role in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids, contributing to the body’s normal energy processes.
The name Vitamin H derives from the German words “Haut” and “Haar,” meaning skin and hair, reflecting this vitamin’s historic connection to their well-being.
Benefits for Hair
Biotin plays an important role in the metabolic processes that contribute to the health of Scalp and hair. It acts as an enzymatic cofactor in the metabolism of amino acids, sugars, and fatty acids, supporting normal cellular activities involved in the formation and maintenance of tissues rich in keratin, the hair’s primary structural protein.
Its involvement in lipid and energy metabolism is particularly important for the health of the scalp and hair follicles, which are characterized by intense metabolic activity. In specific cosmetic formulations, working in synergy with other active ingredients, biotin supports treatments designed to rebalance sebum production and address fine, brittle, and weakened hair, helping to enhance the formula’s strengthening and revitalizing effects.
It is also used in treatments aimed at improving the appearance of the hair shaft, promoting hair that looks fuller, more elastic, less prone to breakage, and more vibrant.
