Vitamin B5 helps supports the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss.
Vitamin B5
INCI Name
Panthenol
Common Name
Vitamin B5
Phonetic Spelling
VY-tuh-min BEE-five
Vitamin B5 Benefits For The Skin
Humectant
What Vitamin B5 Does For The Skin
Vitamin B5 Under The Microscope
Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that becomes active once it's absorbed into the skin. It helps keep the skin hydrated by attracting and holding onto moisture and also reduces trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it a popular ingredient in moisturizing products.
