Panthenol (Vitamin B5) Cream

In brief

Panthenol (vitamin B5) is a core skin-repair ingredient.
👉 Particularly useful for soothing, hydrating, and restoring the skin barrier.
👉 Its tolerance profile is excellent, even on compromised skin.

🟢 What it does (main evidence)

• Strengthens the skin barrier.
• Soothes redness and irritation.
• Improves hydration and comfort.
• Supports recovery after active treatments.

🟡 What is unclear

• Direct anti-aging effects are limited.
• Results depend on overall formulation quality.

🔴 What it does NOT do

• Does not erase deep wrinkles.
• Does not replace sunscreen.
• Is not an exfoliating or brightening agent.

Concentrations & forms

• 1–2%: hydration and soothing.
• 2–5%: enhanced repair and barrier support.

💣 Practical upper limit

Note: concentrations above $≈ 1–5% (panthenol) rarely improve results
and may affect cosmetic feel.

Safety

• Very well tolerated.
• Suitable for daily use, morning and night.

Practical usage tips

• Apply after active serums.
• Ideal post-retinol or post-exfoliation.

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