Learn one skin care ingredient per week-Panthenol
Panthenol, also known as vitamin B5, is the precursor of vitamin B5 pantothenic acid. Due to the unstable nature of vitamin B5 and its susceptibility to temperature and formulation, its biological utilization rate is easily reduced. Therefore, in cosmetic formulations, its precursor"panthenol"is generally used. The properties of panthenol are more stable and its penetration ability is better, allowing it to penetrate the skin barrier easily. Panthenol is mainly used in cosmetics and beauty products as a lubricant, emollient, and humectant. Because it can adhere to the hair and penetrate the skin, it provides lubrication and moisturizing functions.
The forms of Panthenol: D-Panthenol(D-Type),L-Panthenol(L-Type),DL-Panthenol(DL-Type).
The difference between Panthenol and Panthenic Acid
Panthenol has better stability. After being absorbed by the skin tissue, it is converted into panthenic acid, which works together with synthetic coenzyme A to act on the skin, providing moisture, strengthening the barrier, and improving luster.
Pantothenic acid can be directly synthesized into coenzyme A without any conversion and can participate in metabolic functions to take effect. However, it is not very stable. Therefore, in skin care products, panthenol is mostly added instead.
The mechanism of action of panthenol
After being absorbed by the skin tissue, the alcohol hydroxyl groups of panthenol are oxidized and converted into pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid is the most important raw material for synthesizing coenzyme A, and coenzyme A is an important substance in the body's metabolism (such as the tricarboxylic acid cycle, lipid metabolism, etc.). Therefore, after panthenol is converted into pantothenic acid, it can promote the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates in the human body, as well as protect the skin and mucous membranes, and improve the luster of hair.
The functions of Panthenol
The molecular weight of panthenol is relatively low, enabling it to effectively penetrate the stratum corneum and penetrate the surface of the skin's stratum corneum. It has a powerful moisturizing effect, effectively improving the roughness of the skin, making it soft, and does not cause stickiness.
•Repair
Stimulates epithelial cell growth, accelerates the healing time of epidermal wounds, and repairs tissue trauma; it is effective for eczema, sunburn, and infant diaper rash. There is a report stating that a cream containing 5% panthenol can accelerate the healing time of epidermal wounds by 30%.
Panthenol can penetrate deep into the hair, providing long-lasting moisture, enhancing hair luster, reducing hair split ends, preventing breakage and brittleness, and repairing damaged hair. Regarding nail care, panthenol can enhance water absorption and improve nail flexibility.
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