PANTETHINE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Pantethine is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and restorative properties. It helps maintain skin hydration while strengthening the skin barrier, promoting softer, more soothed skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, pantethine is generally considered safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, pantethine is a synthetic compound that does not come from animals.

✨ Good to know: Pantethine is derived from vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and plays a role in cellular metabolism. It can help reduce redness and mild inflammation, but remains rare in cosmetics compared to panthenol, which is more commonly used.

Found in: Mainly in moisturizing creams and gels for sensitive or dehydrated skin. Also possible in hair repair products.

Comedogenic rating: