Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
INCI: Panthenol
Binds moisture and supports the skin’s protective barrier
Good evidence: randomised trials
At a glance
- Suits
- All skin types, especially dry skin
- Helps with
- Dry skin, Irritated skin, Dry hair
- Pairs well with
- Hyaluronic acid, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide
- Found in
- 19 ECOOKING products
What can panthenol help with?
Dry skin
In a randomised, placebo-controlled study, dexpanthenol increased moisture and reduced water loss from the skin after 7 days.[2]
Irritated skin
In a controlled study, a cream with dexpanthenol reduced redness and helped the skin barrier recover faster after irritation from a detergent.[1]
Dry hair
Panthenol is also used in shampoo and conditioner, where it binds moisture in the hair.
How it works
How to use it
- Use your product with panthenol morning or evening as needed.
- Can be used for aftershave care.
- Can be combined with hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
Products with panthenol
Peptide Volume Mascara
Gentle, fragrance-free volume mascara for sensitive eyes that gives lashes fu...
Overnight Foot Cream
Overnight foot cream that softens hard skin and moisturises dry feet and crac...
Cleansing Mousse
Gentle, fragrance-free cleansing mousse for mature and sensitive skin that re...
NewHair set
Care for dry hair and protection against heat from hair dryers and straighten...
Hair Spray
2-in-1 hair spray and conditioning spray that holds your hairstyle all day wi...
Peptide Repair Serum
A peptide serum that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces fine lines and red...
Nourishing shampoo 250 ml
Our nourishing shampoo 250 ml is for normal and dry hair, moisturises and mak...
Skin Balance cleansing mousse 150 ml
Our Skin Balance cleansing mousse 150 ml provides mild, nourishing and soft c...
Frequently asked questions
Panthenol is provitamin B5. In skincare, it is used to moisturise and care for dry skin.
Yes, essentially. Dexpanthenol is a form of panthenol, and both are used in skincare to moisturise and care for dry skin. Panthenol is the general name, and it is the one most often listed on the ingredient list.
The difference is the water. An ointment is oily and contains no water, so it forms a protective layer on the skin. A cream contains water, feels lighter and absorbs faster. Panthenol provides moisture in both, so choose an ointment for very dry and rough skin and a cream for daily use.
Yes. Panthenol is used in both shampoo and conditioner as a moisture-binding ingredient for the hair.
Yes, panthenol is often used in care products for sensitive skin. Try a new product on a small area first.
Follow your tattoo artist’s aftercare instructions and the directions for use on your chosen product.
Sources
- Dexpanthenol enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritation (Journal of dermatological treatment, 2002)
- Effect of topically applied dexpanthenol on epidermal barrier function and stratum corneum hydration. Results of a human in vivo study (Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000)
- Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article (Journal of dermatological treatment, 2017)