Humectant / barrier conditioner
Panthenol
INCI: Panthenol·Studied at 1–5%·Moderate evidence
Provitamin B5, a humectant and skin conditioner used for the appearance of comfortable, hydrated, less-stressed-looking skin. It is a support ingredient, not an anti-aging active.
Studied for
- ·The appearance of hydrated, comfortable-looking skin
- ·The look of a calmer, less-stressed surface
How it’s thought to work
Converts to pantothenic acid in skin and is studied for association with holding water and supporting the appearance of a comfortable, resilient-looking barrier.