Panthenol Has Emollient Properties Which Help In Lubricating And Smoothening The Skin, It Also Helps To Maintain The Healthy Skin Barrier

Panthenol 

Panthenol is a water-soluble vitamin B5 derivative that has a wide range of applications in skin care. It is a popular ingredient in facial creams, anti-aging moisturizers and eye shadows among others.

The main benefit of using pantothenyl alcohol is its humectant properties that help the skin retain moisture and prevent dryness. This makes it great for all skin types, even oily skin.

It also has emollient properties that smoothen and lubricate the skin, as well as hydrating abilities to improve suppleness and softness. It has also been shown to increase lipid production that helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.

Another important application of Panthenol is its ability to aid in wound healing. It has been proven to accelerate fibroblast proliferation and re-epithelialization in wounds such as sunburn, scraped or broken skin, burns, rashes and cuts. It is also effective for re-hydrating grafted or healed wounds, which can help with the healing process and reduce scar formation.

Besides these, pantothenyl alcohol can also be used to reduce skin inflammation and irritation due to acne or sunburn. It also speeds up the regeneration of damaged cells and repairs the skin tissue, thereby slowing down skin aging.

Due to its expanding use in the nutraceutical and cosmetics sectors, the worldwide Panthenol Market has recently experienced a boom in market growth.

Other common uses of pantothenyl alcohol are hair care products, as it is an excellent humectant and emollient that works to balance the moisture content in the hair. Experts say it is a good choice for anyone who suffers from dry or dehydrated hair as it has multiple benefits, including strengthening the strands and helping to stimulate hair growth.

It is best to use Panthenol in combination with other ingredients, for optimum results. Other ingredients to include in the routine are antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and nutrients like vitamins A, C and E.

When applied topically, pantothenyl alcohol is generally safe and absorbed into the body without any significant irritant effects. However, it is important to note that some people with sensitive skin may experience skin irritation or allergies when applying this product.

In cosmetics, pantothenyl alcohol is available in two forms, d-panthenol and d-dexpanthenol. The d-panthenol form is used in skin care, while d-dexpanthenol is used for hair care as it has the same hydration properties as d-panthenol.

D-Panthenol and d-Dexpanthenol are both known to be a good source of vitamin B5 which is critical for maintaining the function of the skin barrier and preventing moisture loss from the skin, commonly called transepidermal water loss or TEWL.

D Panthenol is a water-soluble enantiomer of pantothenic acid and is a very stable compound, which makes it a valuable ingredient for topical use in skincare. It is also used in infant care products, as it is an ideal skin hydration agent and is gentle enough for use on babies' skin.

Koninklijke DSM N.V and the Skin Cancer Foundation partnered up for providing full body skin cancer screening from May to September 2023. These screening will be done free of cost and DSM is sponsored by Destination Healthy Skin.