Panthenol — Ingredients

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A vitamin B5 derivative excellent for skin moisturizing and calming

What is Panthenol?

A vitamin B5 derivative excellent for skin moisturizing and calming

Absorbed into the skin and converted to pantothenic acid, it attracts moisture and strengthens the skin barrier.

Key properties & actions

Panthenol is the alcohol-form precursor of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), and it is understood to act after being converted to pantothenic acid once absorbed into the skin. Along with water-drawing moisturizing properties, it helps maintain components of the skin barrier and is used to soothe irritated skin. It is also labeled under the name provitamin B5.

How to manage

It is widely used in various formulations for moisturizing and soothing — toners, serums, creams, ampoules — and being relatively tolerant of concentration, it is on the easy side for daily use. Adding it as a moisturizing-finish step for dry or tight skin is good. It is also used as a soothing aid on days when active ingredients have left skin sensitive.

Good to know alongside

It is often formulated together with moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and ceramides and soothing ingredients such as allantoin and madecassoside. If dryness and tightness are severe, it is best to review your overall barrier care.

Everyday care tips

Applying a panthenol product while the skin is still slightly damp after cleansing can help lock in water.

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What is Panthenol?
A vitamin B5 derivative excellent for skin moisturizing and calming. Absorbed into the skin and converted to pantothenic acid, it attracts moisture and strengthens the skin barrier.

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SKINROUTE is not a medical device or healthcare provider. All content is general skincare information for reference only. If you have concerns about your skin, please consult a board-certified dermatologist.