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Medical Skin Care > Skin Care Products > Medical Ingredients > Vitamin K

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is necessary for proper bone formation and blood clotting by helping the body transport calcium.

Because of the concept that dark circles under the eyes are partly due to blood leakage from unhealthy blood vessels, it has been used successfully by dermatologists in this treatment, as well as in treating bruising on the face. It is particularly effective when combined with retinoids.

 
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