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Panthenol — Skincare Ingredient

Soothing

Panthenol

Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) — locks in moisture

Also known as: Pro-Vitamin B5 · D-Panthenol

HydrationSoothingBarrier Support
Goodie
Clinically supported, low-irritation active.
✓ Pregnancy Safe ✓ Vegan ✓ Cruelty-Free ✓ Reef-Safe
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What is Panthenol?

Pro-vitamin B5 — converts to pantothenic acid in skin. Humectant + anti-inflammatory + barrier support all in one.

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What Panthenol Does

  • Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) — locks in moisture
  • Soothes irritation and redness
  • Supports barrier repair after sun, retinol, or AHA irritation
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Skin Type Compatibility

How well Panthenol works for each skin type:

Dry Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Oily Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Combination
Excellent (5/5)
Sensitive
Excellent (5/5)
Acne-Prone
Excellent (5/5)
Mature
Excellent (5/5)
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How to Use Panthenol

Effective at 1-5%. Pregnancy-safe. Pairs well with almost everything.
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Layering Panthenol

How Panthenol combines with other actives in your routine:

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Panthenol in Our Catalog

Found in
1 921
products containing Panthenol — mostly in serum, moisturizer.
Top brands using it
  • COSRX48
  • Round Lab33
  • Cetaphil29
  • Isntree28
  • Anua26
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Browse Products with Panthenol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panthenol?

Pro-vitamin B5 — converts to pantothenic acid in skin. Humectant + anti-inflammatory + barrier support all in one.

What does Panthenol do for skin?

Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) — locks in moisture Soothes irritation and redness Supports barrier repair after sun, retinol, or AHA irritation

Is Panthenol safe during pregnancy?

Yes — Panthenol is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What skin types is Panthenol good for?

Panthenol works well for All skin types, Dry skin, Sensitive skin, Post-procedure.

How do I use Panthenol?

Effective at 1-5%. Pregnancy-safe. Pairs well with almost everything.

What is the comedogenic rating of Panthenol?

Panthenol has a comedogenic rating of 0/5 — non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin.

What is the irritation potential of Panthenol?

Panthenol has an irritation risk score of 0/5 — very low, safe for sensitive skin.

What ingredients pair well with Panthenol?

Panthenol layers beautifully with: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Np.

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Related Ingredients

Often used together with or similar to Panthenol:

Last updated: 2026-05-25 Reviewed by: Skincarisma Editorial Team
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