Board certified dermatologists weigh in on the benefits of panthenol for skin.
But allow us to introduce you to one of the unsung heroes of the bunchpanthenol.
While panthenol rarely earns a starring role in skincare, dermatologists agree that it’s worth seeking out.
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What Is Panthenol?
How often can you use it: you’re able to use products containing panthenol daily.
Works well with:Humectants like hyaluronic acid andglycerin, as well asceramides.
Don’t use with: In general, panthenol can be used with most ingredients.
Provitamin B5, butanamide, and d-pantothenyl alcohol are all the same thing.)
Panthenol also gets big points for being well-tolerated by most.
Pantothenic acid also has anti-inflammatory properties that hyaluronic acid does not have.
How Often Can You Use Panthenol?
Leave it on for five to 10 minutes, once a week, to reap the benefits.
With “intense hydrating and skin smoothing effects,” this is another one of Chilukuri’s panthenol picks.
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