DL Panthenol Powder (Provitamin B5)

DL Panthenol Powder (Provitamin B5)

Multi-Use Humectant for Skin Comfort & Hair Conditioning

INCI Name: Panthenol

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Solubility: Water-soluble

Usage Rate: 0.5% – 5%

Function: Humectant, soothing support, barrier feel, hair conditioning

DL Panthenol (Provitamin B5) is a classic, high-performing humectant used to improve hydration, comfort, and conditioning in both skincare and haircare. It supports a softer skin feel, helps reduce the look of dryness, and adds slip and manageability in rinse-off and leave-on hair systems.

Why Use DL Panthenol Powder?

Panthenol is valued for its broad compatibility and dependable performance. It improves moisture retention, supports a more comfortable skin feel, and enhances conditioning and shine in haircare formulas without heaviness.

Key Benefits

• Boosts hydration and improves overall skin feel
• Supports barrier comfort and helps reduce the look of dryness
• Soothing support for sensitive or stressed-skin systems
• Improves hair softness, slip, and manageability
• Enhances formula elegance in gels, emulsions, and cleansers

Common Applications

• Moisturizers, lotions, and barrier-support creams
• Hydrating serums, essences, and toners
• After-sun and soothing products
• Shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments
• Leave-in sprays, creams, and repair-style hair treatments

Usage Guidelines

• Typical use level: 0.5% – 5%
• Dissolve into the water phase (warm water speeds dissolution)
• Recommended final pH: 4.0 – 7.5
• Suitable for emulsions, gels, surfactant systems, and aqueous concentrates

Formulation Tips

• Pair with glycerin, propanediol, or hyaluronic acid for layered hydration
• Combine with allantoin, aloe, beta-glucan, or ectoin for calming systems
• For haircare, combine with cationic conditioners or proteins for stronger “repair feel”

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