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)
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
PregnancyNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in pregnancy, based on currently available data
Nursing MothersNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in nursing, based on currently available data
Babies under 2 yearsSafe to use, as per current practice of use
Children under 12 yearsSafe to use, as per current practice of use
Cancer freeNot listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
Note
- You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.
Attributes
ComedogenicityMay vary — refer to product label for rating
Acne prone skinSafe for use
Sensitive skinMay be suitable — check product formulation
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
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
- https://european-union.europa
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://www.mdpi.com
- 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