Beauty Elixir

Vitamin B5

Panthenol: what to mix it with

Pro-vitamin B5. It draws in moisture, calms redness and speeds up barrier repair. It shows up in "recovery" creams for good reason.

Typical strength
1% – 5%
Best time
AM/PM
Irritation
Price in India
₹300 – ₹1,500
Helps with
Barrier, hydration and redness
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe in pregnancy

How to use Panthenol

Use daily. It is especially useful after over-exfoliation or sunburn.

Pairs beautifully with

Retinol Adapalene Vitamin C Glycolic Acid Lactic Acid Mandelic Acid Salicylic Acid Benzoyl Peroxide Hyaluronic Acid Ceramides Centella Asiatica Squalane Snail Mucin Tretinoin Retinal Aloe Vera Urea Polyglutamic Acid

Safe to layer with

Niacinamide PHA Azelaic Acid Peptides Copper Peptides Bakuchiol Tranexamic Acid Alpha Arbutin Kojic Acid Vitamin E Ferulic Acid Sunscreen Hydroquinone Sulfur Tea Tree Oil Licorice Extract Glutathione Zinc PCA

Guides

Ingredients for dehydrated & dry skinIngredients for redness & sensitive skinIngredients for damaged skin barrier Is Panthenol safe in pregnancy?

Panthenol vs alternatives

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