Name

panthenol

Generally safe as used

Description

Panthenol, aka Provitamin B5 is is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). This means that it's the metabolic precursor for Vitamin B5; it's inactive until the body metabolizes it. Panthenol is synthesized from a number of sources including honey, molasses, and rice

Benefits

Can help reduce free radicals on skin. Adds softness to hair. Helps skin barrier repair.

Considerations

Can cause stomach upset if ingested in high amounts.

Synonyms

DL-Panthenol panthenol 2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide DL-Pantothenol DL-Pantothenyl alcohol Panthenolum Panthenol, racemic Pantenol Pantenolo Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl- Alcool DL-pantotenilico Pantenol [INN-Spanish] Panthenolum [INN-Latin] 2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyramide PANTHENOL, DL-

Research Sources

https://www.leaf.tv/articles/where-does-panthenol-come-from/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21982351/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29577586/

Summary

Safe in most cases.

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