INCI name

PANTOLACTONE

Pantolactone

A humectant related to panthenol.

What it is

Pantolactone is a lactone related to pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It acts as a humectant and is often found alongside panthenol.

Where it is used

Hair products, moisturisers and serums.

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

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
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 (317)

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