Other Names: DL-Pantothenyl alcohol, Dexpanthenol, provitamin B-5
What it is: A precursor of Vitamin B5 used as a conditioning agent in skincare and haircare products.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations:
Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
Note:
- You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.
Attributes:
Note:
- Panthenol is a rare allergen, and it may cause allergic contact dermatitis at higher concentrations.
Conclusion
Panthenol is safe as per current practice of use.
References
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
- https://european-union.europa
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://www.mdpi.com
- https://www.tandfonline.com
Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in