ALLANTOIN PANTHENOL

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Allantoin is used for its soothing and moisturizing properties. It helps calm skin irritations and promotes healing. It's also a gentle exfoliating ingredient, helping to remove dead skin cells for smoother skin.

Ingredient type: Other

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, allantoin is considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, allantoin can be of plant or synthetic origin.

✨ To know: This is an ingredient well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. Its irritant potential is low, making it suitable for virtually everyone.

Present in: Moisturizers, aftershaves, exfoliating creams and products for sensitive skin.

INCI name: Panthenol

✨ Role: Panthenol, or provitamin B5, is renowned for its moisturizing and soothing properties. It improves skin hydration, reduces inflammation and accelerates the healing process.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, panthenol is generally considered safe for use on the skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, panthenol can be of plant or synthetic origin.

✨ Good to know: Ideal for dry skin, panthenol can also soothe redness and improve the skin barrier. It's often used in baby products and sun care because of its gentleness.

Present in: Moisturizers, serums, after-sun lotions and hair care products.