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VITAMIN B5
INCI: Panthenol
What is Panthenol?
Vitamin B5, also known as panthenol, is a pantothenic acid alcohol analogue. It is also called provitamin B5. It is a clear, viscous liquid with no or a faint odor, and is soluble in water. Vitamin B5 is valued for its skin and hair moisturizing properties. It forms a part of coenzyme-A, required for many important processes in the body. For more information, refer to Panthenol.
Use & Benefits:
- Skin Moisturizer: It acts as a moisturizer for the skin and aids in the healing of skin sores.
- Acne Reduction: It reduces the quantity of acne-related facial imperfections and helps with facial acne.
- Nutritional Source: Vegetables like avocados, sweet potatoes, broccoli, corn, cauliflower, and tomatoes are rich sources of Vit B5.
- Hair Volume and Luster: B5 can help you add volume and luster to your hair.
- Hair Damage Repair: It is also said to aid in the healing of hair that has been damaged by chemicals or styling.
- Hair Thinning Prevention: The use of a formulation containing panthenol, a type of vitamin B5, could help to prevent hair thinning.
- Essential Nutrient: Vitamin B5 is an essential nutrient that aids in the creation of blood cells as well as the conversion of food into energy.
- Disease Assistance: Thus, Vit B can help in diseases like acne, alcoholism, allergies, asthma, baldness, burning feet syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/219601#food_sources
https://www.healthline.com/health/vitamin-watch-what-does-b5-do#cosmetic-uses
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