Products with Panthenol
Panthenol, also called pro-vitamin B5, is a soothing humectant that converts to pantothenic acid once it is on the skin.
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Pro-Vitamin B5 and the Case for Calm
Panthenol occupies an unusual middle ground: it hydrates like a humectant but is best known for how comfortable it makes skin feel. Formulators add it to cleansers to take the edge off surfactants, to moisturizers to improve slip, and to scalp and lash products where irritation is a common complaint. The visible payoff is skin that looks less red and feels less tight after washing or after an active step.
It shows up in the Alastin Skincare Gentle Cleanser, EltaMD Skin Recovery Light Moisturizer, Obagi Hydrate Light Gel Cream Moisturizer, and Nutrafol Women's Hair Serum — spanning face, body, and scalp.
What does panthenol actually do for irritated skin?
It draws in and holds water while supporting the barrier, so skin looks and feels calmer; it is not treating an underlying condition.
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