Ingredient· Hydration · Soothing
Panthenol
Panthenol is provitamin B5, used for hydration and a calm, comfortable skin feel. It is gentle and suits most skin types.
Suits
Dry and sensitive skin, and skin that feels worn after cold, sun or active ingredients.
Time of day
Morning and evening
Works well with
Niacinamide, ceramides, centella, hyaluronic acid. Pairs well with retinol or acids.
What isPanthenol?
In the skin, panthenol is converted into pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It works both as a humectant and as a conditioning ingredient.
What is it used for?
It appears in products for dry, sensitive or stressed skin, from serums to creams and lip care.
Be careful with
Very well tolerated. Reactions are rare but do occur.
Good to know
Fits into many kinds of formulas, from serums to creams.
