MIRU
Evidence recordApplied to skin
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Answer
Studied in relation to soothed, better-hydrated skin. A gentle barrier supporter.
Check the formulaEvidence grade
Moderate
Useful human evidence supports the claim, with a meaningful limit in scale, duration, formulation or consistency.
Where it stops
Not stated in this record yet
Sources
Sources · 2
Source 1
Am J Clin Dermatol, 2002- Measured outcome
- stratum-corneum hydration, barrier function
Finding
Topical dexpanthenol acts as a humectant and barrier enhancer, increasing stratum-corneum hydration.
Source 2
J Dermatolog Treat, 2017- Design
- Two randomized controlled trials
- Measured outcome
- hydration, barrier restoration
- Studied formulation
- panthenol emollient
Finding
Two RCTs: panthenol emollient improved hydration and barrier-restoration vs control.