PANTHENOL FOR SKINCARE

WHAT EXACTLY IS PANTHENOL?

The word ‘panthenol’ might be new to you, but you will be surprised to know how much it is indulged in your lives. It is present in your face creams, serums, shampoo, and even mascara. Panthenol is a moisturizer. It is a pro-vitamin B5. It is, basically, a chemical made from pantothenic acid.

It is found in a variety of skin care products including makeup as well as cosmetics, in liquid form as well as powdered. Thus, it is a necessary part of your skincare routine. Due to its hydrating power, it is beneficial for smooth and glowing skin. Among the many other ingredients of panthenol, is the famous hyaluronic acid which is an excellent moisturizer known for its extraordinarily amazing hydrating ability.

USES OF PANTHENOL: AMAZING BENEFITS OF PANTHENOL

Alongside its hydrating benefits, panthenol also has many other remarkable uses, especially in moistening the skin and in wound healing. Let’s have a look at the benefits of panthenol:

      A good moisturizer

Panthenol is a good hydrating and moisturizing agent. It penetrates deep into the skin layer and locks moisture in there thus preventing water loss from the skin. As moisture is locked in the skin, dehydration of the skin does not occur. The result is clear, hydrating, and moisturized skin with a smooth and soft touch.

Wound healing

panthenol is also used for healing minor wounds on the skin. Those who have acne scar problems must include panthenol in their skincare routine. It fills the skin with water and does not let scars stay there for a long time. Also, people who are obsessed with getting tattoos on their skin are dermatologically advised to use panthenol along with some moisturizing cream after getting a tattoo. This help in fast rehabilitation and quick recovery of minor wounds.

   Anti-inflammatory

property Panthenol is also effective as an anti-inflammatory agent. The inflammation results in UV-induced redness on the skin. Panthenol protects the skin from UV-induced redness and is an important ingredient in many sunburn ointments. It also protects skin from itchiness and irritation and gives you smooth, healthy, and glowing skin.

PANTHENOL BENEFITS FOR SKIN: A BRIEF OVERVIEW

As already discussed, panthenol has many benefits but it is specifically beneficial for the skin. Panthenol

• locks water in your skin cells
• prevents dehydration
• moisturizes the skin
• gives smooth skin
• prevents UV-induced redness
• prevents itching and irritation
• helps in wound healing
• enhances skin repair
• has anti-aging benefits
• protects lips against herpes

Due to these and many other reasons, it is the main ingredient in many skincare products including makeup products as well as cosmetics, face creams, lotions, facewashes, and serums.

USES OF PANTHENOL CREAM

Panthenol is widely used in products like creams and lotions. As already discussed, it has great benefits for the skin. When used as a cream, panthenol gives the skin some moisture and also prevents the skin from dehydration. It can be applied directly to the face. Due to its anti-aging properties and many other skin benefits, it must be included in your daily skincare routine.

IS PANTHENOL A PARABEN?

Panthenol is an alcohol that comes from pantothenic acid. Whereas, whereas parabens are the preservatives that are used in cosmetics. Parabens have many side effects. They may disrupt normal hormonal function and make the skin brittle, swollen, and painful. But panthenol has no such side effects. It may cause allergy but it is very rare. Also, there is no significant evidence of panthenol causing harm to the skin. Therefore, panthenol is not toxic and is not a paraben.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

 Reactions to panthenol products are extremely rare. Mostly skin allergy is reported as a side effect of panthenol which may take the form of contact dermatitis. But as it is a very rare side effect, there is nothing to worry about, as the possibility of allergy is very low. Most dermatologists have considered it safe for use on external skin.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Panthenol works as a moisturizer, helps in the healing of wounds, is very good for acne-prone skin, and due to its anti-inflammatory property, it protects your skin from UV-induced redness. It is an important ingredient of many skincare products including cosmetics and makeup. This article describes the benefits and usage of panthenol along with deep background knowledge of what exactly panthenol is.

FAQs

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that you people have asked about the usage of panthenol. We have tried our best to give you the most satisfactory answer to these.