Ingredient Spotlight

Panthenol

What It Is

Also known as pro-vitamin B5.

What It Does

Hydrates, soothes irritation, and promotes healing.

What You’ll See On The Label

Panthenol, Vitamin B5, ProVitamin B5

Find It In

Niacinamide Vita Mist Toner, Vitamin C Moisturizer, Coffee Exfoliating Mask.

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Key Benefits of Panthenol

Deeply hydrates by binding water to the skin

Strengthens the skin barrier and supports natural repair processes

Soothes redness and inflammation associated with sensitivity or dryness

About Our Formulas

Our formulations leverage panthenol’s multi-functional profile to create balanced hydration for all skin types. Often combined with niacinamide, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, panthenol enhances barrier support and moisture retention across product types.

Label Ready Formulations

Niacinamide Vita Mist Toner

Vitamin C Moisturizer

Weekly Ritual Hydrating Hair Mask

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Marketing Considerations

Strong positioning for sensitive and barrier-repair products

Clean beauty compatible and suitable for vegan and cruelty-free claims

Works with humectants like hyaluronic acid for amplified hydration

Manufacturing & Formulation

Stability: Highly stable in a wide pH range and temperature conditions

Compliance: Our formulas are manufactured in our GMP Certified, FDA Registered facility

Scalability: Suitable for both water-based and emulsion systems across serums, gels, and creams

The Science of Panthenol

  1. Enhances the proliferation of fibroblasts and accelerates epidermal regeneration
  2. Improves stratum corneum hydration and elasticity by increasing lipid synthesis
  3. Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) to reinforce the skin’s natural barrier
  4. Exhibits anti-inflammatory activity to calm reactive or stressed skin

A humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from vitamin B5, used to hydrate, soothe, and support barrier repair.

It attracts and binds water, improving moisture retention in both the epidermis and stratum corneum.

It converts into pantothenic acid, a key component in maintaining healthy skin metabolism and repair.

Yes, its calming and anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for sensitive, irritated, or post-procedure skin.

It strengthens lipid layers and reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL), enhancing overall barrier resilience.

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A lightweight emollient that seals in hydration and supports the skin barrier.

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