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Panthenol

Explained

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

  • Keep skin moisturized
  • Soothe irritation and inflammation
  • Maintain a healthy skin barrier
  • promotes wound healing in fibroblasts and tissue
  • Gives hair moisture and shine

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

See all 16,134 products with Panthenol

Comedogenic Rating
0
Irritancy Rating
0
Users who like it
99%
Users who avoid it
1%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Pro-Vitamin B5
Pantothenol
Dexpanthenol

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
18.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 75%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35839
INCI Name PANTHENOL
INN Name dexpanthenol
EC #  201-327-3 / 240-540-6
Ph. Eur. Name dexpanthenolum
All Functions Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning