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