Ingredient
Panthenol
Panthenol fits the sensitive-skin and repair-balm trend, especially in K-beauty and dermocosmetics.
Category: Barrier / Soothing
Chemical formula: C9H19NO4
Main cosmetic effects: Humectant; soothing; conditioning.
Source: Synthetic provitamin B5.
Developer / supplier: Longstanding cosmetic/pharmaceutical ingredient; BASF and other suppliers
Origin: Germany / Global
Representative product: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
Approx. retail price (USD): 18-20
Evidence maturity: Strong supportive evidence
What it does
Humectant; soothing; conditioning.
Notes
Barrier / Soothing | Strong supportive evidence