SUMMARY
BEST | EXTREMELY SAFE TO BE USED IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS | APPROVED BY REGULATORY BODIES
A popular ingredient used as a conditioning agent, a hydrating agent in personal care products.
WHAT IS DL PANTHENOL?
DL-Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5 and is a natural and mild alternative to harsh silicones. It is widely used in creams, lotions, suntan products, bath soaps, shampoos conditioners and hair sprays. It does not irritate the skin and safe to use on all skin types. It has moisturizing properties, improves hydration, reduces water loss and maintains the skin health and hair health by making it shinier, smoother and glossier.
REVIEW OF DL PANTHENOL
Name of Brand/ Organization |
Paula's Choice |
EWG |
CIR |
FDA |
EU Cosmetics Regulation |
Rating/ Review |
BEST |
1 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Dl Panthenol is one of the most researched and reviewed ingredients. Top regulatory bodies like FDA (Food and Drug Administration ensures the safety, efficacy and security of humans by making sure that cosmetics are safe to use), CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review thoroughly investigates the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), EU Cosmetics Regulation (It ensures the safety of the consumers while using the cosmetic products) and EWG (Environmental Working Group Skin Deep is a cosmetic database for ensuring the safety of ingredients being used in personal care products) along with popular skin care brand Paula's Choice have rated it safe for use in cosmetics, personal care products.
BENEFITS OF DL PANTHENOL
The versatile DL Panthenol has the following benefits:
- Acts as a hair conditioning agent: it is an effective hair conditioner as it enhances the appearance and feel of the hair. It imparts a natural shine to the hair and makes it softer and glossier.
- Acts as a hydrating agent: It is used as a hydrating agent as it absorbs the moisture from the surroundings and makes the skin and hair - softer, smoother. It makes the skin and hair look younger.