Panthenol

Also known as vitamin B5, pro-vitamin B5, dexpanthenol

What is panthenol?

Panthenol is pro-vitamin B5, which your skin turns into vitamin B5. It pulls water into your skin, calms redness, and helps small cuts and irritated patches heal faster. It is gentle enough for babies and for skin recovering from a procedure.
Best forIrritated skin Dry skin Redness Skin healing

Pairs well with

  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Niacinamide
  • Centella asiatica

Use with caution

  • Known allergy to panthenol (rare)

Panthenol FAQs

Panthenol hydrates your skin and calms irritation. It also helps your skin barrier repair itself.

Panthenol is the form used in skincare. Your skin converts it into vitamin B5 after you apply it.

You can use it morning and night. It has no known conflicts with other ingredients.

Panthenol doesn't clog pores, and it eases the dryness that acne treatments cause.

Related reading

Humectants: what they are and why you need them Your skin barrier: what it is and why it matters 8 ingredients that calm inflammation and redness

This content on this page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always speak to a dermatologist before starting a new skincare routine.