Viscous liquid; Unstable and extremely hygroscopic; [Merck Index]
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) was discovered in 1933 and identified as essential for skin health and cellular metabolism. Adopted in skincare in the 1960s-1970s for its moisturizing and wound-healing properties.