What it does
May help reduce feelings of dryness and improve surface suppleness.
Soothing and repairing ingredients
Panthenol.
Provitamin B5, used to support hydration, comfort and the barrier, particularly in formulas for dry or sensitised skin.
- INCI name
- Panthenol
- Function
- Humectant, skin-conditioning and cosmetic soothing ingredient.
- Information level
- Good cosmetic evidence
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Suitable for dry, sensitive or temporarily stressed skin.
Compatibility
Useful alongside ceramides, glycerin, beta-glucan and centella.
Precautions
Does not replace dermatological assessment for dermatitis or persistent lesions.
How to use it
Morning and evening.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CHOOSING
Products with Panthenol.
188 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
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VerifiedWAI 94/100 · partialCetaphil
VerifiedWAI 94/100 · partialCetaphil
VerifiedWAI 94/100 · partialCetaphil
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