Provitamin B5
Ingredient information
- INCI name: PANTHENOL
- CAS number : 81-13-0 / 16485-10-2
- Functions:
• Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition.
• Antistatic : Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charge on a surface.
• Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine.
- Proven moisturizing ingredient.
- Can also help soothe sensitivity.
Description of panthenol
Panthenol is an alcohol widely used in cosmetics. It improves hydration, reduces itching and inflammation of the skin. It accelerates and improves the healing of epidermal wounds. It is often used in sunburn treatment products. When panthenol is applied topically, it penetrates the lower layers of the skin, is absorbed by skin cells and converted into pantothenic acid, a substance naturally present in the body (more commonly known as vitamin B5). It is this penetration that provides essential hydration.
Panthenol is water soluble and combines well with many different types of ingredients, making it easy to formulate for moisturizers, serums, toners, etc.
Studies show that 1% panthenol rapidly increases skin hydration, while decreasing transepidermal water loss (the amount of water that evaporates through the skin). The overall result is an improvement in the feel and appearance of the skin, including improved suppleness.
It is important to note that while panthenol is the alcohol derivative of pantothenic acid, it is a completely gentle and non-drying form of alcohol, unlike denatured alcohol which is known to be harmful to the skin.
INCI Beauty rating: Green
The ingredients in this dictionary are evaluated based on validated and peer-reviewed scientific research. Our main source is the French application INCI Beauty, which itself relies on European cosmetics regulations and various scientific reference bodies.
Regulations regarding usage constraints, authorized concentration levels and availability vary by country and region. This ingredient dictionary is for informational purpose only and is not meant to replace official sources. Its original content is in French, which is then translated into English. Although we strive to always provide you with correct and up-to-date information, if you have any doubts about an ingredient, we recommend that you consult the official sources of your country regarding cosmetic regulations.
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