Panthenol Description

Panthenol comes from vitamin B5 and is a moisturizing compound. It can come from either animal or plant sources. Panthenol can be found in the ingredients in hair conditioners or body wash. Panthenol is used commonly in skincare and cosmetic products.‌ Panthenol comes from pantothenic acid.

Panthenol Specification

Benefits of Panthenol

• Moisturizing: Panthenol moisturizes very effectively, deep into the skin, wherein it gets converted to Vitamin B5 inside the cells, further helping the skin to retain its moisture and helping to improve skin barrier function.
• Regenerating Skin: It can be used to rev up the proliferative process of skin cells and accelerate wound healing, hence it is generally utilized in the treatment of dry, sensitive, and injured skin to soothe dryness and inflammation.
• Smoothing-anti-inflammatory action: panthenol soothes the skin, thereby removing irritation and erythema and reducing the degree of burns after sun exposure.
• Improves Shine and Strength of Hair: This ingredient is used in hair care, especially because Panthenol permeates the interior of the hair to improve softness, shine, and elasticity while reducing breakage.
• Mechanism of Antioxidant Action: It acts against free radicals and thus minimizes the damage to skin and hair.

Applications of Panthenol

• skincare products
• Hair conditioners
• After-sun repair products