| Panthenol is a non-irriating form of | | | | has been effectively used to treat |
| Vitamin B that is usually derived from | | | | sunburns, irritations, dryness and other |
| plants. When this natural, hydrating | | | | minor skin disorders. This non-toxic |
| vitamin is applied externally, it | | | | vitamin has incredible absorption |
| penetrates into lower skin layers, gets | | | | properties and helps to diminish |
| absorbed into your skin cells and turns | | | | wrinkles by infusing moisture into the |
| into pantothenic acid (commonly known as | | | | deeper layers of your skin. In 1995, a |
| Vitamin B5). Because panthenol is | | | | study conducted by LH Leung also |
| absorbed deeply into the skin, it adds | | | | suggested panthenol as an alternative |
| essential moisture and has a desirable | | | | treatment for acne because it |
| plumping effect. | | | | counteracts bacteria. Panthenol can be |
| Panthenol, with its humectant-like | | | | found in a variety of skin care products |
| properties, penetrates into layers | | | | developed to treat dry, normal, |
| beneath the surface of your skin so it | | | | combination and acne-prone skin. |
| can be used to treat a myriad of minor | | | | Using panthenol in your skin will help |
| skin disorders and irritations. This | | | | to keep it smooth by helping to maintain |
| natural substance is safe to use on your | | | | its natural moisture balance and |
| skin and can even be administered | | | | counteracting surface bacteria. |
| internally. In 1984, panthenol was | | | | Panthenol reduces inflammation, soothes |
| included in the list of over the counter | | | | irritation and initiates the rebuilding |
| drugs published by the United States | | | | of your skin. The healing properties of |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In | | | | this vitamin have also been proven to be |
| 1987, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review | | | | beneficial for stronger hair and nails. |
| (CIR) concluded that panthenol was safe | | | | The regular use of moisturizers, toners, |
| to use in cosmetics as a humectant, | | | | shampoos and conditioners that include |
| emollient and moisturizer. | | | | panthenol naturally ensure a softer, |
| Over the past twenty years, panthenol | | | | more attractive appearance everyday. |