Why not just B5 alone, why add other ingredients? B5 alone doesn't guarantee an ample production of active Coenzyme-A within the body. In order for pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) to do its 'magic' it needs to have additional nutrients that will insure proper (and fast) assimilation into the body. This is especially true with the addition of B-Complex vitamins and Folic Acid. Long-term (high dosage B5) usage, without proper nutritional supplementation, may lead to the decrease in effectiveness of the B5. Our formula allows B5 to hone in on the imbalances within the system (that relate to acne) while the other ingredients work on the bacteria, oxidation, blood cleansing, liver function, and so much more. In other words, we've given the B5 help so that it can focus its time with fighting the underlying cause of acne while the added nutrients go to work on the imbalances that would normally decrease the body's ability to fight off new acne breakouts.