Vitamin B5, used as an antistatic and hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, the (R)-form of N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoyl)-beta-alanine. It is chemically related to panthenol, which is more often used in cosmetics. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair care products, creams and lotions.
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.
Pantothenic acid and panthenol are different substances with separate INCI names.
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 (7)
- Nanolash collagen eye patches · Nanolash
- Derma Synergy Wrapping Mask · Mediheal
- Derma Synergy Wrapping Mask Blemish · Mediheal
- Seems Synergy Wrapping Mask Calming · Mediheal
- Madeca Azelaic Acid Serum · COSMAX INC.
- Pure Choice Aydınlatıcı ve Canlandırıcı Cilt Bakım Kremi · Pure Choice
- MinoXsi Hair Therapy Professional Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density · MinoXsi