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Panthenol

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

soothing

Pro-vitamin B5 that converts to pantothenic acid in the skin. Deeply hydrating, soothing, and wound-healing. A staple in products for sensitive and damaged skin.

Benefits

Soothes, heals, deeply hydrates, strengthens barrier, anti-inflammatory

Risks & concerns

Extremely well tolerated. No known risks.

Best for

Dry skin Oily skin Combination skin Sensitive skin Normal skin

Targets these concerns

dryness sensitivity

Found in (9)

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SkinCeuticals

C E Ferulic

93/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Baume B5+

90/100
A

SVR

Sebiaclear Serum

86/100
A

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

85/100
B

Australian Gold

Botanical Tinted Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF50

79/100
B

COSRX

Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

75/100
C

Missha

All Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++

68/100
C

Olay

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

65/100
C

Nivea

Creme (Original)

58/100

Technical details

INCI name
Panthenol
CAS Number
81-13-0
Category
soothing
Comedogenic rating
0/5
Also known as
dexpanthenol, d-panthenol, provitamin b5