vitamin b5
AKA
calcium pantothenate, calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), d-panthenol, panthenoic acid, panthenol, panthenyl triacetate, pantothenic acid

About vitamin b5 in skincare

Vitamin B5 is a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has been applied to. It also supports the natural lipid barrier of the skin, by encouraging the production of a precursor to fatty acids & sphingolipids, both of which are essential parts of the skin barrier. This mechanism helps to moisturise the skin by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), therefore retaining more moisture within the skin. This also helps to reduce inflammation in dry or broken skin, as an intact skin barrier will prevent potential irritants from getting into the epidermis.

Our favorite products with vitamin b5

Treatments

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Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide Booster
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COSRX
AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid
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COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
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Sesderma
AZELAC Moisturising Gel
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Sachi States of Skin
Complexion Clarifying Accelerator
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Neostrata
Enlighten Brightening Eye Cream
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Garden of Wisdom
Eye Contour Serum
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Dear Klairs
Fundamental Ampule Mist
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PSA
HERIONE Mandelic & Licorice Superfood Glow Toner
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Eucerin
Hyaluron Filler Anti-Age Refreshing Mist Spray
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The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
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Paula's Choice
Hyaluronic acid booster
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Q+A Skincare
Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist
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COSRX
Hyaluronic Power Essence
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Eucerin
Hyaluron Night-Peeling Serum
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Medik8
Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydrating Serum
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iS Clinical
HydraCool Serum
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By Wishtrend
Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water
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Garden of Wisdom
Niacinamide Serum
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Garden of Wisdom
PHA Plus Serum
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Sachi States of Skin
Pro Resilience Serum
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Medik8
Pure C15 Vitamin C Serum with Ascorbic Acid
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By Wishtrend
Pure Vitamin C 21.5% Advanced Serum
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iS Clinical
Super Serum Advance+
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Dear Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
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PSA
THE MOST Hyaluronic Super Nutrient Hydration Serum