Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione)
Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione)
INCI Name: Phytonadione
CAS Numbers: 84-80-0
Description:
Vitamin K1 is a fatty soluble vitamin synthesized by plants found mainly in green leafy vegetables, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, but can be found in other cereals too. Two vitamins make up Vitamin K (K1 and K2). K1 is mainly used in the United States because is less toxic, faster, stronger and works better in many conditions.
Applications:
Vitamin K1 can be applied as creams to the skin to remove spider veins, bruises, scars, stretch marks, and burns. It can also be used topically to treat rosacea, a skin condition that causes redness and pimples on the face. After surgery, Vitamin K1 is applied to speed up skin healing and reduce bruising and swelling.