Pantolactone
Humectant
What is Pantolactone?
A small molecule closely related to panthenol (pro-vitamin B5): it is one of the building blocks used to make panthenol, and often appears alongside it on labels. On its own it works as a humectant, helping the skin hold on to water. It is not the same as panthenol and has far less research behind it, but it is considered gentle.
In skincare terms, Pantolactone is a hydrating ingredient that helps the skin attract and hold on to water.
What does it do?
Pantolactone is primarily used for humectant.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Pantolactone appears in moisturisers, cleansers, sets, serums and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Pantolactone may appear as: pantolactone, dl-pantolactone, d-pantolactone.
