Ingredient dictionary

Biotin

Korean INCI: 비오틴 · Also written as: 비타민B7, 바이오틴

Limited evidence

What it is

Only meaningful for oral deficiency; weak topical evidence

How it affects the score

Some studies or notifications exist, but evidence is limited. Scores +6 top/mid, +3 tail.

How to read it on the label

Don't choose a product on this ingredient alone — look for evidence-backed actives alongside it.

Ingredients are listed by descending concentration. Anything after the ~1% anchors (EDTA, hexanediol, preservatives) is effectively trace.

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