Essentially Natural D-Panthenol Gel (ProVitamin B5)

• INCI Name: Panthenol
• Form: Very viscous gel
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Typical Usage Rate: 0.5 to 1%
• Storage: Store tightly closed and use clean utensils

• Shampoos and conditioners for softness and shine
• Leave-on hair products for improved slip and feel
• Lotions, creams, and facial moisturisers
• Toners and spritzers for a hydrated feel
• Nail and hand care products

D-Panthenol Gel Is For:

• Formulators making haircare and skincare products
• Dry-feeling skin routines that want added comfort
• Haircare formulas needing softness, shine, and reduced static feel
• Water-based product development

D-Panthenol Gel Is Not For:

• Anhydrous formulas with no water phase
• Very simple formulas with no cool down phase
• Finished-product use without formulation

• As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Add at 0.5 to 1% in the cool down phase.
• As a Haircare Active: Use in shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in formulas within the suggested range.
• As a Skincare Active: Add to lotions, creams, toners, and similar water-based products.
• Processing Tip: Scoop out with a spatula and dissolve in a little water before adding to the batch.
• Processing Tip: Gentle warming of the water can help it dissolve more easily.

• For external use only
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Patch test finished products before use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Store tightly closed and use clean utensils

Q: Is D-Panthenol Gel suitable for both hair and skin?
A: Yes. It is widely used in both haircare and skincare for a softer, more conditioned feel.

Q: Why is it supplied as a gel?
A: The gel format helps with handling and accurate measuring at small usage rates.

Q: When is D-Panthenol Gel usually added to a formula?
A: It is typically added during cool down for easier handling and better compatibility with the rest of the formula.