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