Ingredient

Pro-vitamin B5

On labels: Panthenol

Hydrates and calms, helping irritated or over-exfoliated skin recover.

What it does

Hydrates · Calms the look of skin · Conditions skin

Evidence

Evidence: Strong · Well studied for skincare use.

Often chosen for

Dry, tight-feeling skin, Skin prone to redness, Over-exfoliated, stressed skin

Skin types

Dry, Oily, Combination, Normal, Sensitive

Typical amount

1-5% in a formula

Best time

Morning or evening