What to Know About Panthenol

Panthenol comes from vitamin B5 and is a moisturizing compound. It can come from either animal or plant sources.
Panthenol can be found in the ingredients in hair conditioners or body wash. Panthenol is used commonly in skincare and cosmetic products.‌
Panthenol comes from pantothenic acid. These compounds naturally help your skin and hair look and feel better. By using products with panthenol in them your hair might look shinier and feel fuller.
This is due to the way panthenol reacts to the surface of your skin. It moisturizes and makes your skin feel soft and smooth.

Biology of Panthenol
Panthenol works well on your skin because vitamin B5 is extracted with ethanol or benzyl alcohol to dissolve into your skin. This type of topical treatment includes other vitamins and amino acids that are good for your skin.

When you put panthenol on your skin it converts into vitamin B5. The vitamin is then absorbed into your skin. You are most likely to find panthenol as an ingredient in products as an oil (D-Panthenol) or a creamy white powder (DL-Panthenol).