A humectant and conditioning agent, converted to pantothenic acid in the skin.
What it is
Panthenol is the alcohol form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It is water-soluble and acts as a humectant and conditioning agent for skin and hair.
Where it is used
Moisturisers, after-sun products, baby care, shampoos and conditioners.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (4249)
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Football Season 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash · Bath & Body Works
- Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body cream · Unilever
- Spray Activateur Boucles N°3 Extrait de Mangue & Acide Aminé · Lovéa
- Cytrusowy poncz · 4 szpaki
- Repair Soothing Gel · Mad Rabbit
- Biolis Naturale Burro Di Karte Shea Butter Hand Cream · Biolis Nature
- Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 · Bobai
- Hair Gel Firm Pro-Vitamin B5 · Enliven Men
- Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser for Men · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree Purify Conditioner · The Body Shop