Panthenol

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INCI name

  • PANTHENOL,

Alternative names

  • Dexpanthenol,
  • dexpanthenolum,
  • Alcohol Pantotenylicus,
  • D-Panthenol,
  • D-Pantothenylalkohol,
  • Pantothenylalkohol,
  • Provitamin B5,
  • Pathenol,
  • Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5),
  • Dl-Panthenol,
  • Panthenol (Vitamin B5),

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

  • Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-,

INCI function

  • antistatic,
  • hair conditioning,
  • skin caring,

Substance category

  • Nutrients,

Characteristics

  • reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface
  • Makes hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny.
  • gives volume, suppleness and shine
  • keeps the skin in good condition
  • Reduces inflammation
  • keeps the moisture
  • promotes healing
  • Calms irritated skin
  • Stabilizes damaged skin barriers
  • Nutrient

CAS-No.

  • 81-13-0,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 201-327-3,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 303

Reduces infection and irritation, promotes healing, smoothes skin, protects moisture Absorbs deeply into the skin. Skin care material, for care of brittle and cracked skin, used in after-sun products, lip care sticks, sun protection material. Recommended.

Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 62

The calming effect on irritated skin, fast stabilization of damaged skin barriers and moisture-retaining effects are called upon in cosmetics. It protects the skin and the hair in addition to preventing outside damaging influences. The hair receives a smoothed, shining appearance due to panthenol, because it builds a film on the hair. And it helps to get rid of small hair damage. No allergies have been detected.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hautgesundheit (DGfH)

Almost all skin and aging problems are due to nutritional deficiencies of the skin. That is why nutrient suppliers such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, secondary plant substances and high-quality essential fatty acids in cosmetic products are of great importance for healthy skin

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