Panthenol
What Panthenol is & what it does
Pro-vitamin B5, a humectant that also soothes and supports the skin barrier, helping reduce the look of redness and roughness. It is well tolerated and a common choice in after-sun and sensitive-skin formulas.
What does Panthenol do for skin?
Panthenol (provitamin B5) is a humectant and soothing agent: it draws in water, supports the skin barrier, and helps calm the look of redness or irritation. It is a common choice in after-sun and sensitive-skin formulas.
Is Panthenol safe?
Yes. It is gentle, non-irritating and well tolerated even by sensitive skin, with a very low rate of reactions.
Does Panthenol clog pores?
No. It is a water-soluble, non-comedogenic ingredient that hydrates and soothes without blocking pores.
Is Panthenol natural?
It is nature-identical and lab-made. Panthenol is provitamin B5, found in plants and animals, and the cosmetic grade is synthesised for purity. Your skin converts it to vitamin B5 the same way regardless of how it was produced.
Is Panthenol safe to use during pregnancy?
Panthenol (provitamin B5) has no known pregnancy concern; it is a gentle, soothing humectant that simply hydrates and calms the skin's surface.
Sunscreens with Panthenol
We rate 1447 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydarting Fluid SPF 50
96/100
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VT Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
96/100
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
96/100
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For Skin's Sake Weightless Sunscreen SPF50 Pa++++
96/100
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rovectin Calming / Sensitive Lotus Sun Cream SPF 50+/pa++++
96/100
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Mediheal Moisture UV Cut Sun Cream Hyaluronate SPF 50+
96/100
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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh : Rice + B5 (SPF50+ Pa++++)
96/100
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Torriden Dive-in Watery Moisture Sun Cream
96/100
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BONAJOUR Ginger Aqua Relief Suncream
96/100
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Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+
96/100