What is Panthenol (B5)?
Also known as: Panthenol, Pro-Vitamin B5, Dexpanthenol
Short answer
Panthenol is the provitamin of vitamin B5; it converts to pantothenic acid in the skin. With soothing, moisturizing and repairing effects it reduces redness, irritation and dryness. It is very safe and common even in baby products.
What is Panthenol (B5) and what does it do?
Panthenol (provitamin B5) is a versatile active that draws and holds water in the skin and soothes irritated skin. It is common in creams, serums, hair care and repair creams.
Benefits
It moisturizes, calms redness and irritation, supports barrier repair and healing, and gives a soft feel. It also works well as a buffer alongside irritating actives like retinol/acids.
What to watch for
It has no known notable risk; very rarely an allergic contact reaction has been reported in susceptible people. It is among the safest-considered actives overall.
How to use it
It can be used as a serum or moisturizer morning/evening. It is ideal for soothing irritated, red or sun-exposed skin.
Products containing Panthenol (B5)
- Dermoskin Prebiyotik Duş Jeli Calendula 500MlDermoskin
- Cire Aseptine Şeffaf Sprey Güneş Kremi 50 SPF 200 MlCire Aseptine
- Eqqualberry Vitamin Illuminating Toner 150 MlEqqualberry
- Deotak Krem Deodorant Plus 35 MlDeotak
- Cire Aseptine Baby & Sensitive Sprey Krem 50 SPF 200 MlCire Aseptine
- Eqqualberry Bakuchiol Plumping Capsule Toner 150 MlEqqualberry
- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream (Renewal) 50 MlDr. Althea
- Eqqualberry Vitamin Illuminating Cream 50 MlEqqualberry
- Iunik Beta-Glucan Barrier Sunscreen SPF50 + 60 MlIunik
- NIVEA MEN Erkek Roll-on Deodorant Derma Control Defend Tahriş Karşıtı 50 MlNivea
- Dermoskin Prebiyotik Duş Jeli Cadı Fındığı 500MlDermoskin
- Balmy Naturel Mandalina Raspberry Duş Jeli 450 MlBalmy Naturel
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Frequently asked
Is panthenol harmful?
No, it is one of the safest actives; it is common even in baby and sensitive-skin products.
What is it used for?
For moisturizing, soothing and relieving irritation/redness; it also buffers alongside irritating actives.
Is panthenol the same as B5?
Panthenol is the provitamin of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid); it converts to B5 in the skin, so in practice it is a source of B5.
Is panthenol good for hair?
Yes, it is also common in hair care; it softens the hair strand, holds moisture and gives a smooth feel.
Sources
This page is for general information; it is not medical/dietary advice. Personal suitability varies by skin type, allergies and health status.