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D-Panthenol 100 ml

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D-Panthenol has long moved beyond pharmacy shelves to become one of the most demanded active ingredients across the global cosmetic, pharmaceutical and even veterinary industries. Once absorbed into the skin, it converts into pantothenic acid, which plays an active role in cell renewal, moisture retention and strengthening the skin's protective barrier. This is exactly why it appears so often in after-sun products, formulations for sensitive or irritated skin, baby care lines and hair repair treatments. This ingredient belongs to the Active Complexes section, which brings together concentrated active substances introduced into finished bases in small amounts to boost the performance of the final product.

The 100 ml packaging is aimed primarily at home cosmetic making and small trial batches, when a formulator wants to test a new cream, balm or lotion recipe without committing to large volumes of raw material. This amount lasts a long time even with regular use, since the working dosage of panthenol in a finished product typically ranges from one to five percent of the total mass. In shampoos and hair conditioners it is used to restore fiber structure after coloring and heat styling, in hand and body creams it softens rough skin, and in aftershave products it helps calm redness and irritation.

An important point when working with this raw material is the temperature of introduction. Panthenol is heat-sensitive, so it should be added during the cooling stage of an emulsion, once the base temperature drops below forty-five degrees, otherwise prolonged heating may reduce part of its activity. It blends easily into the water phase and disperses well in a finished base without additional emulsification. In combined formulations panthenol works particularly well alongside other moisturizing and restorative ingredients: for instance, together with Natural Moisturizing Factor, which enhances water retention in the stratum corneum, or with the Natural plant fiber complex, which gives cream texture a denser and more pleasant feel. For formulations aiming at an instant tightening effect, it is often paired with the Instant lifting Complex, combining a fast visible result with deeper long-term skin recovery.

In the pharmaceutical field, panthenol is used in ointments and sprays for damaged skin care, while in veterinary practice it appears in products for animals with skin irritation or after grooming. It is rarely used in the food industry, but in cosmetic and personal care manufacturing it shows up in nearly every other care line, from diaper rash creams for infants to professional facial serums. Store the finished product in a tightly closed container, in a cool place away from direct sunlight, since prolonged exposure to heat and light gradually reduces its activity.

Soothing After-Sun Gel with Panthenol

Aloe vera gel 55 ml

Distilled water 25 ml

Jojoba oil 7 ml

Vegetable emulsifier 5 g

D-Panthenol 4 ml

Peppermint essential oil 2 drops

Warm the aloe vera gel together with the water, jojoba oil and emulsifier to about fifty degrees, mixing until the texture becomes uniform. Cool the mixture with constant stirring down to thirty-five degrees, then add the panthenol and peppermint essential oil, blending thoroughly until fully incorporated. Pour the finished gel into a clean dispenser bottle and let it rest for a few hours to stabilize the texture before first use.

INCI	Pantenol
Other
Color product	colorless
Descriptio smell	characteristic
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0,5-3%, до 7% в аптечных дерматопрепаратах, мицеллярная вода, убтан — 0,5-1,5%, гели и эмульсии — 0,5-2%, увлажняющие спреи — 0,5-1%, домашняя аптечка: заживляющие бальзамы — 3%, бальзамы и мази от сухости и стянутости кожи — 1,5-3%, детские успокаивающее гели и муссы — 0,5-1%, сыворотки для кожи, шампуни и мыло — 1,5-2%, крем после бритья, кондиционер для волос — 2-3%, солнцезащитная косметика — 3%
Minimum count	1
Name	D-Panthenol 100 ml
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	100 ml
Solubility	water, alcohol
View	viscous liquid
Valid until	11.2028