The cosmetics market is flooded with a vast array of supposedly revolutionary ingredients claiming to help you achieve perfect skin. However, panthenol is an active ingredient that is not only groundbreaking but whose efficacy is supported by solid scientific evidence. Find out what panthenol is and how it can help you, especially if you have sensitive or sensitised skin.
What is panthenol?
Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is the precursor of vitamin B5. When activated and converted into vitamin B5, it plays a crucial role in the body thanks to its moisturising and repairing properties, which are particularly beneficial for sensitive skin.
Benefits of panthenol for the skin
Due to the numerous benefits for the skin, pathenol has become an essential ingredient in many personal care products. Panthenol offers the following main benefits:
- It hydrates deeply: Panthenol provides lasting hydration, helps to maintain an optimal moisture level and strengthens the skin's protective barrier. This is crucial for sensitive skin, which tends to dehydrate easily.
- It protects the skin: Maintaining the protective barrier is crucial for sensitive skin. Harmful environmental factors such as wind, sun, extreme temperatures and pollution can exacerbate skin sensitivity. In this regard, cosmetics containing panthenol help to make the skin more resilient and less prone to irritation and damage.
- It has calming properties: Panthenol is particularly effective at relieving discomfort caused by irritated and reddened skin. This makes it perfect for sensitive skin or skin prone to redness and allergies
- It softens the skin and improves elasticity: Panthenol helps to make the skin softer and improves skin elasticity, resulting in smoother and more supple skin, which is particularly beneficial for sensitive skin susceptible to becoming dry and rough
- Topical use of panthenol has also been found to improve diverse skin conditions, including dermatitis, eczema, cuts and minor burns. Its ability to accelerate healing and reduce inflammation makes it an effective treatment for these conditions.
Discover mesoestetic® products containing panthenol
At mesoestetic®, we recognise the potential of this active ingredient for sensitive skin care. Therefore, we have incorporated panthenol into several products to help you achieve the best possible results. Here are three of our top products containing panthenol:
couperend cream : moisturising cream
couperend cream is a moisturiser formulated for sensitive skin prone to couperose. It helps reduce visible redness on the skin and improve its appearance.
Its formula contains panthenol, a cosmetic ingredient that supports the skin's barrier function, boosts its natural defence system and improves its elasticity, preventing flaking and skin irritation. It also contains acetyl heptapeptide-4, a moisturising ingredient that helps maintain the skin in good condition.
mesoestetic® also offers other creams for sensitive and irritated skin.
fast skin repair: regenerating cream
fast skin repair is a regenerating cream for sensitive and sensitised skin. It enhances the recovery of the epidermis and strengthens the skin's barrier function.
Panthenol, combined with centella asiatica extract and allantoin, promotes cell regeneration, preventing irritation, flaking and redness.
skin balance: soothing panthenol for skin serum
skin balance is a concentrate providing a soothing effect with high skin tolerance. It is particularly indicated for sensitive and sensitised skin, helping to reduce localised redness, itching and irritation.
Its formula contains panthenol, aloe vera extract and calendula extract, which strengthen the skin's barrier function. It also contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2, which helps to keep the skin in good condition. The serum delivers an immediate soothing effect and enhances skin comfort.
Sources:
- Ebner, F., Heller, A., Rippke, F., & Tausch, I. (2002). Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 3(6), 427-433.
- Gehring, W., Gloor, M., & Geusens, P. (1991). Anti-inflammatory properties of topically applied dexpanthenol. International Journal of Dermatology, 30(10), 768-772.
