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Panthenol
AKA “DL-Panthenol, DL-Pantothenol, DL-Pantothenyl alcohol, Pantenol, Panthenolum, Panthenol, racemic, Pantenolo”
Vitamin
Ingredient Facts
Panthenol
AKA: DL-Panthenol, DL-Pantothenol, DL-Pantothenyl alcohol, Pantenol, Panthenolum, Racemic, Pantenolo
Vitamin · Soothing · EWG: 1
Varies With Manufacturer
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
B Vitamin
Vitamin
Clean
Panthenol is a moisturizing ingredient derived from Vitamin B5 that hydrates and softens skin and hair, leaving them feeling smooth and supple.
Formula
C9H19NO4
Mol. Weight
205.25
CAS #
81-13-0, 16485-10-2
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Racemic refers to an equal mixture of left and right-handed molecular forms. In cosmetics, racemic compounds are typically synthetic ingredients developed for specific functional properties rather than derived from traditional sources.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Highly Suitable
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Perfecting Skincare Set
Acure
 →
Body Lotion
Acure
 →
Moisture Rich Body Set
Acure
 →
The Skin Smoother Set
Acure
 →
Bathroom Sink Ritual Set
Acure
 →
Farmhouse Sink Duo
Acure
 →
All In: The Farm Collection
Acure
 →
holi (lash) growth mascara
Agent Nateur
 →
the lash growth duo
Agent Nateur
 →
Brand New Day Microderma Scrub + Masque
One Love Organics
 →
Mini Brand New Day Microderma Scrub + Masque
One Love Organics
 →
Brightening Elixir
Goldfaden MD
 →
Glow Getters Trio
Goldfaden MD
 →
We're Expecting (a Glow) Set
Goldfaden MD
 →
Radiance Boosting Starter Set
Goldfaden MD
 →
Radiance Whip
Goldfaden MD
 →
The Skin Reset Duo
Goldfaden MD
 →
AHA Exfoliating Solution
Indie Lee
 →
Skin Renewal Serum (25mL)
Grown Alchemist
 →
[Travel Size] Skin Renewal Serum (5mL)
Grown Alchemist
 →
Smooth + Sculpt Set
Grown Alchemist
 →
Daily Acid Toner
Josh Rosebrook
 →
Super Rich Ceramide + Collagen Firming Cream
Kinship
 →
Hydration Set
Kinship
 →
Glow + Go Set
Kinship
 →
Gentle Body Wash - Unscented
Kinship
 →
Gentle Body Wash - Vanilla
Kinship
 →
Restorative Body Serum - Unscented
Kinship
 →
Restorative Body Serum - Vanilla
Kinship
 →
Moisturizing Body Cream - Unscented
Kinship
 →
Moisturizing Body Cream - Vanilla
Kinship
 →
The Bodycare Ritual - Vanilla
Kinship
 →
The Bodycare Ritual - Unscented
Kinship
 →
The Hydrate + Brighten Ritual
Kinship
 →
Morning + Night Serum Set
Kinship
 →
Royal Tulip Moisturizing Nectar
Bloom Effects
 →
Black Tulip Regenerative Brightening Serum
Bloom Effects
 →
Radiance Reset
Bloom Effects
 →
Everyday Radiance Essentials
Bloom Effects
 →
Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant
Ursa Major
 →
The Body Essentials Mini
Nécessaire
 →
The Body Essentials
Nécessaire
 →
Rescue Tonic
Marie Veronique
 →
Think Deep Pore Minimizing Detox Mask with Pomegranate + Charcoal
LYS Beauty
 →
Anti-Aging Sea Serum - 0.19 fl oz
OSEA
 →
Revealer Extra Bright
Kosas
 →
Plump + Juicy Gel Cleanser
Kosas
 →
Skin Renewal Serum
Credo Beauty
 →
AHA Exfoliating Solution
Credo Beauty
 →
Mineral Sunscreen
Credo Beauty
 →
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Panthenol and Pantothenic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
Allantoin Panthenol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Dimethiconol Panthenol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Panthenol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Topical Ectoin Versus Topical Dexpanthenol for Managing A...
Nagwa E Abd Elazim, Sara M Awad, Maha S El-Naggar, Rania H Mohamed
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2023
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Topical Ectoin Versus Topical Dexpanthenol for Managing A...
Nagwa E Abd Elazim, Sara M Awad, Maha S El-Naggar, Rania H Mohamed
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2023
→
Allantoin Panthenol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Dimethiconol Panthenol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Panthenol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enri...
Meiyan Gao, Ni Gao, Li Wang, Ting Yao, Huan Jing, Hui Liu + 1 more
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
→
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enri...
Meiyan Gao, Ni Gao, Li Wang, Ting Yao, Huan Jing, Hui Liu + 1 more
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
→
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enri...
Meiyan Gao, Ni Gao, Li Wang, Ting Yao, Huan Jing, Hui Liu + 1 more
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
→
Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article.
Proksch E, de Bony R, Trapp S, Boudon S
The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2017
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The Effectiveness and Safety of a Skin Care Product With Centella asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, and Panthenol in Subjects With Sensitive Skin: A
Su Z, Zheng Y, Yi J, Lai W, Ye C
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
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The Effectiveness and Safety of a Skin Care Product With Centella asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, and Panthenol in Subjects With Sensitive Skin: A
Su Z, Zheng Y, Yi J, Lai W, Ye C
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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