Product Description

Pro-Vitamin B5 for Skin & Hair Care Formulations

DL-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) is a versatile cosmetic ingredient widely used in skincare and haircare formulations for its humectant, moisturising and conditioning properties.

It helps attract and retain moisture, improving the feel of dry skin while adding softness, smoothness and manageability to hair. DL-Panthenol can be incorporated into shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions, face washes, body washes, serums and other personal-care formulations.

Its versatility makes it particularly useful for DIY formulators who want to enhance the moisturising and conditioning performance of their formulations without significantly changing their character.

Suitable for:
Shampoos • Conditioners • Hair Masks • Creams • Lotions • Face Wash • Body Wash • Serums • DIY Cosmetics

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use.

Product Specifications

Appearance:
White to off-white crystalline powder, depending on grade and supplier specification.

Odour:
Practically odourless to mild characteristic odour.

Solubility:
Soluble in water; suitable for incorporation into the water phase of cosmetic formulations.

Shelf Life:
Typically 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly in the original tightly closed container.

Key Benefits

Moisture Retention — Functions as a humectant to help improve hydration.

Hair Conditioning — Helps improve softness, smoothness and manageability.

Skin Conditioning — Adds moisturising and conditioning properties to skincare formulations.

Improves Product Performance — An easy functional addition to many existing personal-care formulations.

Multi-Purpose Ingredient — Suitable for both rinse-off and leave-on products.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use only. Not intended for ingestion.

Avoid inhaling airborne powder during handling. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling larger quantities.

Keep the container tightly closed and protect from moisture. Always use clean, dry utensils when removing material from the container.

Patch testing of the finished cosmetic formulation is recommended before regular use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

FAQs

1. What is DL-Panthenol?
DL-Panthenol is a form of Panthenol, commonly known as Pro-Vitamin B5, used as a humectant and conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

2. Is DL-Panthenol the same as D-Panthenol?
No. DL-Panthenol contains both D- and L-isomers, while D-Panthenol contains the D-isomer. They should not be treated as identical raw materials when following a technical formulation.

3. Is DL-Panthenol water soluble?
Yes. It is water soluble and is generally incorporated into the water phase of cosmetic formulations.

4. Can I add DL-Panthenol to shampoo?
Yes. It is commonly incorporated into shampoos to provide additional conditioning and moisturising properties.

5. Can I use it in conditioner?
Yes. DL-Panthenol works well in conditioners and hair masks designed to improve softness and manageability.