Provitamin B5 in powder form (synonyms: dl-pantothenyl alcohol, pantothenol, dexpanthenol) is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). 100% pure (racemic mixture of l-panthenol and d-panthenol).
Benefits
- Penetrates readily into skin and hair
- Has good moisturizing and softening properties
- Has been shown to improve the appearance of irritated skin and is often used as rejuvenating agent
- Gives the hair moisture and shine and reduces split ends
Use
Add to water phase of formulas, usual final concentration 0.5-5%. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, makeup.
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Solubility
Soluble in water & alcohol, not in oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
INCI
Dl-panthenol
Country of Origin
China
Raw Material Source
Propanolamine and beta-dimethylbutyrolactone
Manufacture
Panthenol is synthetically produced by combining propanolamine and beta-dimethylbutyrolactone.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
I’ve been looking for the powdered form of Panthenol for a while. Thanks for stocking it, although the price is astonishingly high compared to the gel.