Humectant and conditioning ingredient

Panthenol

PANTHENOL · PRO-VITAMIN B5

A pro-vitamin B5 ingredient used to support humectant systems and a comfortable cosmetic feel.

WHAT IT MEANS

Why is this ingredient used?

In the toner, panthenol appears with centella and allantoin. It is best understood as part of the full hydration formula rather than in isolation.

A supporting ingredient appearing relatively high on the Hyaluronic Acid Toner ingredient list.

VERIFIED FACTS

Ingredient facts, separated clearly

Product-label facts are separated from definitions in authoritative ingredient sources. Undisclosed amounts, raw-material specifications and finished-product effects are not inferred.

What exactly is it?: Panthenol is the alcohol analogue of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). D- and D,L-forms exist, but the usual label name “Panthenol” does not identify stereochemistry.
Role in cosmetics: CIR lists panthenol as serving skin-conditioning, humectant and solvent functions in cosmetics.
Verified in these products: Panthenol is verified in the full lists for Hyaluronic Acid Toner and Whitening Tone Care Cream; neither label discloses its amount.
What the label cannot tell us: Because amount, stereochemistry and raw-material specification are undisclosed, results from a specific dexpanthenol cream do not establish performance of these finished products.
Label name / INCI: View ingredient names
PANTHENOL

Pro-vitamin B5

Supports a formula with HA and glycerin

Contributes to a comfortable daily toner feel

EVIDENCE & LIMITS

What the research can support

Evidence scopeControlled evidence exists for a specific dexpanthenol formula

A dexpanthenol-cream study assessed barrier recovery and hydration in an irritation model. It tested a particular cream and protocol, not the finished toner on this site.

PubMed · Journal of Dermatological Treatment2002

Dexpanthenol enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritation

A controlled comparison of a specific dexpanthenol cream and its vehicle in an SLS irritation model.

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Cosmetic Ingredient Review2017

Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics

CIR reviews panthenol’s definition, stereochemical forms, cosmetic functions and safety in use.

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CONNECTED FORMULAS

Products featuring this ingredient

Hydrating toner

Hyaluronic Toner

500 ml

A generous daily hydration base for wiping, layering or a short toner pack.

Hyaluronic Acid Centella Asiatica

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Functional brightening cream

Tone Care Cream

200 ml

A 200 ml daily tone-care cream with niacinamide as its registered functional ingredient.

Niacinamide Panthenol

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CLEAR ANSWERS

FAQ

Can panthenol and hyaluronic acid be used together?

They are often formulated together as humectant and conditioning components, including in YOURSKIN+ Hyaluronic Acid Toner.

Can I determine the panthenol percentage from the ingredient list?

The toner and cream labels reviewed here do not declare a numerical panthenol amount. An exact percentage cannot be inferred from list order alone.