D-Panthenol

Panthenol is a chemical substance which is derived from Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid. It occurs naturally in our body and is also found in plants and animals as well. Panthenol is known to be the precursor of Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic acid, hence commonly known as Provitamin B5. As compared to Pantothenic Acid, Panthenol is able to penetrate deeper into the skin because of its chemical structure, hence more preferred beauty ingredients in the cosmetic industry as compared to Vitamin B5.

Panthenol is a chemical substance which is derived from Vitamin B5 or
Pantothenic Acid. It occurs naturally in our body and is also found in plants and animals as well. Panthenol is known to be the precursor of Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic acid, hence commonly known as Provitamin B5. As compared to Pantothenic Acid, Panthenol is able to penetrate deeper into the skin because of its chemical structure, hence more preferred beauty ingredients in the cosmetic industry as compared to Vitamin B5.

Panthenol has 2 enantiomers i.e. chiral molecules which are the mirror images of each other
D-Panthenol or Dexpanthenol
L-Panthenol
D-Panthenol is considered to be biologically more active. Panthenol gets readily converted into Pantothenic Acid in our body.
Its main job in skincare products is to moisturise the skin. It’s a humectant meaning that it can help the skin to attract water and then hold onto it. There is also research showing that panthenol can help our skin to produce more lovely lipids that are important for a strong and healthy skin barrier. 

8 Benefits of Panthenol
1. Repairs and strengthens damaged hair, thickens hair, reduces split ends and increases the tensile strength of the hair
2. Stimulates wound healing. Synergy with zinc oxide is claimed.
3. Enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritation.
4. Anti-inflammatory activity. Can increase sun-protection factor (SPF).
5. Panthenol stimulates the proliferation of dermal fibroblasts and can accelerate cell turnover.
6. Has anti-aging benefits. Synergism with niacinamide (Vitamin B-3) is claimed.
7. It’s a penetrating moisturizer. Can penetrate and hydrate nails and hair.
8. Protects lips against solar-induced herpes.