Ingredient

Riboflavin

Low risk

Also known asVitamin B2

FunctionSkin conditioning

What it is — Riboflavin (INCI: Riboflavin), also known as Vitamin B2, is a vitamin used for skin and scalp conditioning.

What it does — It is commonly used as vitamin B2, supports scalp oxidative balance.

Typical use — It is included in vitamin-complex serums, essences and scalp products for a conditioning, antioxidant-supporting role. Vitamins like this are usually one thread in a wider 'complex' rather than the headline active.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally well tolerated at cosmetic levels. It is usually one supporting component within a broader blend. It is a helpful extra rather than a reason on its own to choose a product.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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