Often used in hair care for moisturizing the hair follicles, its use in skin care is often overlooked. It is an excellent moisturizer, and imparts a soft, silky feeling.

A vitamin B Complex Factor. When applied it is converted to antithetic acid which then becomes and important part of the compound Coenzyme A, which is important to cellular metabolism.

Active, biologically stable from of pantothenic acid known as B5 in nutritional preparations. Plays an important role in keratinizing the epidermis, hair and nails. Panthenol is known to stimulate formation of new cells and has healing and anti-inflammatory effects. In skin preparations it imparts a silky smooth skin feeling and is effective against irritations.

A vitamin B5 derivative that is able to penetrate the hair's shaft and add moisture.

(Pro-vitamin B-5) Deeply moisturizes, promotes healing.

a B vitamin (B5), works as a humectant (holds water in the skin). May promote skin healing.

Anti-inflammatory agent known for its healing and moisturizing benefits.

Vitamin B-5 -- increases body and elasticity in the hair

Source Part of the Vitamin B group. Vegetable derived. Other name - Pro-vitamin B5. Purpose Of particular value in hair care products. It is readily absorbed into the hair shaft giving excellent moisture control and imparts gloss and sheen.

When Panthenol penetrates the skin and diffuses into the peripheral blood vessels it is converted into Vitamin B5. Panthenol alleviates inflammations and accelerates the healing of acne lesions with good cosmetic results.

Member of the vitamin B family; a revitalizing moisturizer for both skin and hair.

Pro-Vitamin B5, an essential vitamin and constituent of hair, which, with prolonged use, increases the diameter of the hair shaft and adds sheen. It also stimulates cells found in the connective tissues, promotes wound healing and can accelerate skin regeneration. It is soothing and moisturizing.

A humectant and emollient. On the skin it acts as a penetrating moisturizer.

chemical name for Vitamin B5

In the skin it aids moisture retention (ability to both hold and attract water) and increases elasticity. It helps heal skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and diaper rash and soothes burns. In hair care it increases the water content of the hair shaft, which leads to increased elasticity. It is an excellent scalp nutrient and hydrator, which creates more manageability, better shine, less static electricity, and improved softness.

converts to pantothenic acid--provitamin B5--a natural constituent of healthy hair. Panthenol ensures long-lasting moisturization and prevention of brittle split-ends. Dl panthenol has the ability to penetrate deep into the cortex of the hair, where it acts to strengthen, moisturize, and help prevent damage to the hair. It will deposit more on damaged hair, providing nourishment where it is needed most. Repeated use of Dl panthenol has been shown to thicken the hair shaft by 10%. By smoothing the cuticle, panthenol also decreases tangling and imparts sheen to the hair.

Provitamin B5. Conditions the hair when absorbed.

is a form of Vitamin B5 that acts as a moisturising agent.

Moisturizes, hydrates

synthetic Panthenol is a precursor to vitamin B5, which means it is converted into this vitamin when absorbed by the body. It encourages cell growth and is moisturising, which is why we add it to some of our cleansers and lotions.

also referred to as Vitamin B5, used in moisturizers

A vitamin B derivative that is an excellent moisturizing ingredient for the skin.

(Pro-Vitamin B5) - Moisturizes skin and helps eliminate dry scaly patches. Plumps up tiny lines by attracting and holding moisture.

A pro-vitamin of pantotheic acid, Vitamin B-5, which is essential for hair growth. It is highly absorbed by the hairshaft and is excellent in adding and retaining moisture along with repairing split ends, giving the hair greater sheen and a fuller, thicker look. Can actually increase the diameter of the hairshaft by up to 10%.

Member of the Vitamin B complex family used as a hair thickener and conditioning agent. During oxidation, it is converted to Vitamin B - 5 (pantheonic acid).

A non-toxic, non-irritating vitamin B5, this plant-derived ingredient is added to skin care preparations where improved absorption of various nutrients is desirable. Research has shown that panthenol, a natural hydrator, penetrates into the lower skin layers where it is absorbed by skin cells and becomes pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5). As it penetrates to the deep layers of the skin, it helps diminish wrinkles by adding moisture under the skin. It is also a hair thickener and strengthener (plumping and moisturizing the hair shaft) that nourishes the scalp.

Benefits the hair by increasing luster, aiding in moisture retention and increasing elasticity. It helps to thicken the hair. Skin hydrator, leaves the skin smooth and moist.

Part of the water-soluble vitamin B complex. Acts as a penetrating noncomedogenic mositurizer. Stimulates cellular proliferation and aid in tissue repair.

Panthenol is a member of the B-vitamin family and is often used in hair, skin and nail formulations. Panthenol, which is converted in the skin to pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble humectant that imparts moisturization and promotes normal keratinization.

(Vitamin B5) Acts as a penetrating moisturizer. Plumps and moisturizes hair shaft to make it appear thicker, reduces split ends, smoothes skin and strengthens nails.

Also known as vitamin B5, acts as a penetrating moisturizer.

Panthenol is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), and is thus the provitamin of B5. In organisms it is quickly oxidized to pantothenate. Panthenol is a viscous transparent liquid at room temperature, but salts of pantothenic acid (for example sodium pantothenate) are powders (typically white).