What it is
Pyridoxine is one of the forms of vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin. In skincare and sunscreens it is included as a skin-conditioning ingredient, often as part of vitamin-themed or multivitamin formulas. It is typically used at low levels alongside other conditioning agents.
Safety & warnings
Pyridoxine is a vitamin used at low cosmetic levels and is generally well tolerated on the skin. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen and is water-soluble rather than an oil, so it is not associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Available both as a naturally occurring vitamin (in many foods) and as a synthetically produced ingredient for cosmetic and supplement use.
Questions everyone asks
Is pyridoxine the same as vitamin B6?
Yes. Pyridoxine is one of the chemical forms of vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Why is pyridoxine added to skincare?
It is included as a skin-conditioning ingredient, frequently as part of vitamin-focused or multivitamin formulations.