Panthenol (Vitamin B5, for skin)

General Description
Panthenol is a classic, multifunctional therapeutic agent recognized for its superior penetrability and comprehensive reparative capabilities. As a water-soluble precursor to Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), it is essential for physiological skin maintenance, delivering deep hydration while accelerating tissue regeneration.

Mechanisms of Action

• Deep Penetration & Hygroscopic Activity:
  Exhibits excellent water solubility, allowing it to penetrate the stratum corneum and convert into Pantothenic Acid. It binds water deep within the skin while forming a breathable film on the surface to significantly reduce Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL).

• Cellular Regeneration & Barrier Repair:
  Stimulates fibroblast proliferation and accelerates epithelization. It actively promotes the repair of the skin barrier, effectively restoring structural integrity to damaged or compromised skin.

Key Benefits

• Intensive Moisture & Elasticity:
  Provides long-lasting hydration to alleviate dryness, desquamation (peeling), and roughness. It improves skin suppleness and elasticity, smoothing the skin texture.

• Soothing & Stabilization:
  Possesses inherent anti-inflammatory properties that rapidly soothe stinging, itching, and erythema (redness). It reduces skin sensitivity and stabilizes the skin's reaction to external stimuli.

• Post-Procedure Recovery:
  Due to its gentle and regenerative nature, it is highly effective for repairing vulnerable skin following chemical peels, laser treatments, or environmental aggression.

Applications & Compatibility

• Target Skin Types: Universally compatible, specifically recommended for sensitive, dry, and structurally damaged skin.

• Formulation Suitability: A core functional ingredient for toners, serums, lotions, creams, and repair masks.

• Primary Functions: Deep Hydration, Barrier Repair/Regeneration, Soothing & Stabilization, Skin Smoothing.