Biotin
Ingredient Facts
Biotin
Varies With Manufacturer · Anti-Sebum
Varies With Manufacturer
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
B Vitamin
Clean
This synthetic compound helps regulate oil production while strengthening hair and softening skin for a balanced, healthier appearance.
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Functions
Anti-Sebum
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 2.0% in leave-on products (365 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 745).
Biotin
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Biotin
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss.
Deepa P Patel, Shane M Swink, Leslie Castelo-Soccio
Skin appendage disorders, 2017
A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss.
Deepa P Patel, Shane M Swink, Leslie Castelo-Soccio
Skin appendage disorders, 2017
A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss.
Deepa P Patel, Shane M Swink, Leslie Castelo-Soccio
Skin appendage disorders, 2017
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng