HumectantAnti-inflammatoryBarrier RepairSoothing

Panthenol

✅ solid choice Tier 2 Evidence

what it does

Provitamin B5 that converts to pantothenic acid in skin, enhancing moisture retention, wound healing, and barrier function. One of the gentlest and most well-tolerated skincare ingredients.

dermai take

The chill friend in your routine. No drama, no irritation, just quietly fixes your barrier and keeps things moisturised. If your skin is recovering from a purge, a laser, or a dumb DIY experiment — panthenol is the move.

targets these concerns

Dryness Sensitivity Rosacea Eczema-prone

the studies

"Prebiotic and panthenol-containing dermocosmetic improves tolerance from artificial daylight photodynamic therapy."

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy (2024) · Fredman G, Jacobsen K, Philipsen PA et al.

"Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations."

Journal of cosmetic science (2011) · Camargo FB Jr, Gaspar LR, Maia Campos PM

"Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment."

Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2025) · Gao M, Gao N, Wang L et al.

products with this ingredient

Gentle Skin CleanserCetaphil

Clear Face Cleansing FoamSebamed