D Panthanol

D-Panthenol, also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, is a versatile cosmetic ingredient widely used in skincare, haircare and personal care formulations for its moisturising, conditioning and soothing properties. Once applied to the skin or hair, D-Panthenol is converted into pantothenic acid, a form of Vitamin B5 that helps support hydration, softness and overall skin and hair condition.

D-Panthenol is an excellent ingredient for formulators looking to create hydrating serums, moisturisers, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, hair treatments, body care products and soothing cosmetic formulations.

Key Benefits

• Helps improve and maintain skin hydration

• Supports a softer, smoother skin feel

• Helps soothe dry and uncomfortable skin

• Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier

• Improves hair softness, manageability and shine

• Helps condition dry, damaged and chemically treated hair

• Can reduce the appearance and feel of dryness and roughness

• Suitable for a wide variety of skincare and haircare formulations

• Works well alongside humectants such as glycerine and hyaluronic acid

Common Uses

D-Panthenol can be incorporated into:

• Facial serums

• Moisturisers and creams

• Body lotions

• After-sun products

• Hydrating toners

• Face masks

• Shampoos

• Hair conditioners

• Leave-in conditioners

• Hair masks and treatments

• Scalp products

• Beard care products

• Hand and foot creams

• After-shave products

• Gentle and sensitive-skin formulations

Benefits for Skin

D-Panthenol acts primarily as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient, helping attract and retain moisture within the skin. It is commonly added to formulations designed for dry, dehydrated or compromised-feeling skin.

Its moisturising and conditioning properties make it particularly useful in products formulated to leave the skin feeling soft, supple and comfortable.

Benefits for Hair

In haircare formulations, D-Panthenol helps coat and condition the hair fibre, improving softness, shine and manageability. It is particularly popular in shampoos, conditioners, leave-in treatments and products developed for dry, brittle or damaged hair.

Recommended Usage

Typical cosmetic formulation usage levels are approximately 0.5%–5%, depending on the formulation type, desired performance and concentration of the supplied D-Panthenol.

Always confirm the recommended usage rate and processing instructions for the specific grade supplied.

Formulation Tips

D-Panthenol is commonly incorporated into the water phase or cool-down phase of cosmetic formulations, depending on the product format and manufacturing process.

For best results, formulators should monitor the final product's pH, stability, compatibility and preservation system.

Product Applications

Skin Care | Hair Care | Personal Care | Cosmetic Manufacturing | DIY Formulation | Professional Formulation

Why Choose D-Panthenol?

D-Panthenol is a highly versatile multifunctional cosmetic ingredient that allows formulators to add moisturising, conditioning and soothing properties to a wide range of products. Its compatibility with many commonly used cosmetic ingredients makes it an excellent addition to both simple and advanced formulations.

INCI Name: Panthenol
Also Known As: D-Panthenol, Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin B5 Precursor
Function: Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent
Suitable For: Skincare, Haircare and Personal Care Formulations

For cosmetic formulation use. Always follow appropriate formulation, stability, compatibility and preservation testing procedures before commercial production.