Rs. 565.00
D-panthenol (Provitamin B5)
| Description | Provitamin B5 is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). Adding D-Panthenol to formulation will improve moisturizing qualities. This product penetrates easily into skin and hair while promoting shine. |
| INCI | Panthenol |
| Appearance | Clear viscous liquid |
| Usage rate |
1–5% in skin care, with the higher end of the range for more therapeutic applications.
0.75–1% for shampoos and conditioners, 0.5–0.75% for hair styling products. 1% for nail care. |
| Application | Creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, makeup |
| Scent | None |
| pH | 8–9 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water & alcohol, not in oils |
| Why do we use it in formulations? |
Panthenol acts as a moisturizer by drawing water from deeper layers of the skin into the upper layers of the skin. It helps with softness and elasticity, and is anti-inflammatory. It stimulates skin re-generation and boosts healing.
In hair care it is a small enough molecule to penetrate the hair and moisturize it, helping increase elasticity/reduce breakage. It makes hair softer and shinier, and reduces static. |
| Strengths | Panthenol is an insanely versatile skin and hair care ingredient with a proven track record of awesomeness. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks | The “Pro-V” in Pantene is panthenol! V = 5 in Roman numerals. |
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