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Provitamin B5

Provitamin

Panthenol

Other Name(s):

Provitamin B5; D-Panthenol; Panthenol Decyl Glucoside; D-Pantothenyl Alcohol; Panthenyl Triacetate ; Sodium Pantothenate; Calcium Pantothenate; CAS# 81-13-0; Pantothenic Acid; Vitamin B5

Provitamin B5 (D-panthenol) is made from vitamin b5 (pantothenic acid) or d-pantolactone. These two source compounds can be extracted from plants but also from animal and animal byproducts like liver, milk and honey.

Is Panthenol Faithful to Nature?

Yes.

Provitamin B5 is a remarkable compound with proven benefits. It can be extracted sustainably from renewable resources without harming animals.

Benefits: Why is Panthenol Used?

Healthy Hair

Provitamin B5 helps to condition hair and strengthen cuticles. It also restores shine and lustre to dry, damaged, frizzy hair.

Shiny Nails

Vitamin B5 is essential as part of a healthy diet and may help to strengthen and restore shine to nails.

Cleaner Skin

Provitamin B5 may be helpful with the painful symptoms of acne.

Invigorated Scalp

Provitamin B5 has anti-inflammatory properties improving circulation in the scalp.

Provitamin B5 is often used in haircare products like shampoo, conditioner and scalp masks formulated to repair damaged hair. It can also be found in topical products indicated for the treatment of acne, eczema and psoriasis.

There are many different methods, using many different raw materials to make provitamin B5. One of the most common methods used is to extract vitamin B5 from microorganism cultures.

Provitamin B5 used in cosmetics can be derived from both animal and plant sources. If you are a vegan, vegetarian or simply wishing to reduce your ecological footprint - keep a lookout for products containing vitamin B5 which have been certified as vegan by a reputable third-party organisation like the Vegan Society.

Provitamin B5 is turned into vitamin B5 in the human body.

The microorganisms used to commercially produce vitamin B5, will produce vitamin B5 if they are fed corn starch. But if they are fed a sugar solution, they will produce more vitamin B12.

Notice: The information provided here is not intended as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.

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