DL Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
AKA: Vitamin B5
Category: Humectant
Known For: Hydration
Natural Origin: DL Panthenol is a plant-based derivative of pantothenic acid, also known as pro-vitamin B5. It is commonly found as a white crystalline powder and is made by converting alcohol to vitamin B5 via oxidation.
WHY WE LOVE IT
High ability to attract and retain water
Aids in healing and repair
Promotes stimulation of epithelization, granulation, mitigation of itching and has an anti-inflammatory effect
Improves the appearance of the skin, including dryness and roughness
Seals in hydration by boosting the skin barrier
Helps rejuvenate and revitalize skin cells, helping to defy the aging process
Promotes skin barrier repair by enhancing lipid synthesis and epidermal differentiation
