Panthenol has the potential to improve the appearance of the skin, including dryness, roughness, scaling, pruritus, and erythema. Further, its moisturizing properties improve skin hydration by drawing water from deeper layers of the skin into the upper layers of the skin. It has in reducing trans-epidermal water loss and maintaining skin elasticity and softness. It stimulates skin regeneration and boosts healing. Panthenol is effective for moisturization, improvement of hair structure, and adding luster and sheen to the hair. Only D-Panthenol is converted to Vitamin B5
INCI
Panthenol
BENEFITS
– Penetrates readily into skin & hair
– Has good moisturizing and softening properties
– Soothes irritated and blemished skin
– Gives the hair moisture & shine and reduces split ends
HIGH PERFORMANCE INGREDIENT
Moisturizing Agent
FORMULA LAYER
Functional – Humectant, Additive – Vitamin
USAGE RATE
Add to water phase
– 1–5% in skin care, with the higher end of the range for more therapeutic applications
– 0.75–1% for shampoos and conditioners
– 0.5–0.75% for hair styling products.
– 1% for nail care.
SOLUBILITY
Water, Alcohol
TYPE/CHARGE
None
SCENT
None
APPEARANCE
White crystalline powder or a clear liquid
SKIN TYPES
All Skin Types
PRODUCTS
Hair Care, Cream/Lotion, Make-Up, Body Care, Moisturiser , Face Care, Shower Products , Cleanser
SUBSTITUTION
Sodium lactate, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Sorbitol
Allantoin, Urea share some similarities with Panthenol, though none are a perfect substitute
Categories: Functional – Humectant, Additive – Vitamin