Description
Panthenol is an active ingredient for sophisticated cosmetic skin care and hair care products. It improves the appearance of skin, hair and nails and as a soothing agent in oral care. D-Panthenol 50P is the provitamin of D-Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5). D-Pantothenic acid plays a key role in the human intermediary metabolism. It is a part of the Coenzym A. Deficiency of Vitamin B5 results in many dermatological disorder. Coenzym A is important for:
- structure and function of living tissue
- resistance of the mucous membrane
- growth and pigmentation of hair
Role in the skin:
- deep penetrating moisturizer
- stimulates epithelization
- has wound healing effect
- has an anti-inflammatory effect
Role in the hair: •
- long lasting moisturizer
- prevents hair damage
- thickens hair
- improves luster and sheen
Role in nail care:
- improves hydration
- imparts flexibility
D-Panthenol 50P are also applied in the pharmaceutical industry. The main areas of pharmaceutical application are syrups, drops, ampoules, creams, gels and capsules. In liquid multi-vitamin and Vitamin B complex preparations D-Panthenol is nearly always preferred to the D-Pantothenates because it is usually considerably more stable at the pH values below 5 usually employed in these preparations.
