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Panthenol (provitamin B5)
Panthenol
Provitamin B5. Helps skin hold moisture and feel soft.
- Origin
- Lab-madeThe provitamin form of vitamin B5, made synthetically for cosmetics.
- Also called
- Provitamin B5, D-panthenol, Dexpanthenol
What it is
The provitamin form of vitamin B5, pantothenic acid. The panthenol used in cosmetics is made synthetically.
What it does
It is a humectant that helps skin hold moisture and leaves it feeling soft and smooth.
Why it’s clean
One of the most widely used conditioning ingredients in skincare, and well tolerated. It is lab-made, and we say so.





