Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol) – Moisturizing & Restoring Ingredient for Skin and Hair

What is Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol)?

Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol), also known as Provitamin B5, is a derivative of pantothenic acid – an essential component of the body. In cosmetics, D-Panthenol exists in liquid form, is colorless, easily soluble in water and has the ability to penetrate quickly through the skin. This active ingredient helps increase moisture, restore the protective layer and soothe sensitive skin.

In hair care, Provitamin B5 penetrates deep into the hair core, helping to reduce breakage, limit split ends and nourish soft, smooth, healthy hair.

Vitamin B5 Technical Information

• Product name: Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol, Provitamin B5)
• Item code (SKU): NL005
• Molecular formula: C₉H₁₉NO₄
• Molecular mass: 205.25 g/mol
• Origin: Europe / Japan / China
• Purity: ≥ 98%
• Characteristics: Transparent liquid, soluble in water, colorless, odorless
• Application: Skin care cosmetics, hair care

Applications of Vitamin B5 in cosmetics

• Deep moisturizing: Vitamin B5 has the ability to effectively absorb and retain water, helping the skin maintain its natural moisture, thereby increasing softness, elasticity and limiting dryness.

• Soothes and restores skin: Known for its soothing effects on sensitive skin, Vitamin B5 helps reduce irritation and redness, while promoting skin cell regeneration, helping skin recover quickly from damage.

• Mild anti-inflammatory: Often found in special treatment products such as recovery creams, acne serums, sunscreens... Vitamin B5 helps reduce inflammation and supports healthier skin when exposed to external factors.

• Increased effectiveness when combined with other nutrients: Vitamin B5 is often combined with moisturizing and skin-restoring active ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid or Glycerin, thereby increasing the ability to moisturize and soothe the skin comprehensively.

Applications of Vitamin B5 in hair care

• Reduces breakage and split ends: Thanks to its ability to penetrate deep into the hair core, Vitamin B5 nourishes hair from within, helping to strengthen hair and reduce breakage and split ends.

• Increases shine: This ingredient helps cover and moisturize the hair cuticle, making the hair softer, shinier and easier to comb, giving the hair a natural beauty.

• Protects hair from heat and chemicals: Often added to shampoos, conditioners or hair serums to create a protective layer, helping to reduce damage from high temperatures (dryers, straighteners, curlers) and hair chemicals.

Outstanding advantages of Vitamin B5

• Increases moisture and restores skin effectively.
• Safe, less irritating, suitable for sensitive skin.
• Widely used in cosmetics worldwide.
• Increases hair adhesion, reduces tangles.

Instructions for use & maintenance

• Usage rate in cosmetics: 0.5% - 5% depending on formula.
• Dosage form: Dissolves directly in water, easily combined with other active ingredients.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Close tightly after use to ensure quality.

Safety certification

• Recognized as safe in cosmetics and food by CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

• Widely used in the category INCI: Panthenol.

• Present in thousands of global products: creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners.

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