PANTHENOL

Other Names: DL-Pantothenyl alcohol, Dexpanthenol, provitamin B-5

What it is: A precursor of Vitamin B5 used as a conditioning agent in skincare and haircare products.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in pregnancy, based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in nursing, based on currently available data

Safe to use, as per current practice of use

Safe to use, as per current practice of use

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

 Note:

• You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.

Attributes:

 Note:

• Panthenol is a rare allergen, and it may cause allergic contact dermatitis at higher concentrations.

Conclusion
Panthenol is safe as per current practice of use.

References

1. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
3. https://european-union.europa
4. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7. https://www.mdpi.com
8. https://www.tandfonline.com

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in