Hydration

Panthenol (Vitamin B5)

The skin-healing humectant

Panthenol is the alcohol form of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and a provitamin that converts to Vitamin B5 in the skin. It is both a humectant (draws moisture in) and an emollient (seals moisture in), making it highly effective for hydration. Panthenol also has documented wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties that support skin barrier repair.

The Problem

Acne-prone skin often has a compromised skin barrier from frequent breakouts, aggressive treatments, or over-cleansing. A weakened barrier leads to dehydration, increased sensitivity, and slower healing of post-acne marks — creating a cycle that is hard to break.

The Solution

Panthenol penetrates the upper layers of the skin and converts to Vitamin B5, where it stimulates the proliferation of skin cells and accelerates barrier repair. As both a humectant and emollient, it hydrates deeply and seals that moisture in — supporting the healing environment needed for post-acne skin to recover while niacinamide and zinc PCA treat the active causes.

Key Benefits

Deep moisturisation
Accelerates skin healing
Reduces inflammation
Strengthens skin barrier
Improves skin elasticity

Products Featuring Panthenol (Vitamin B5)

10% Niacinamide Face Serum with Zinc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Panthenol (Vitamin B5) do for skin?+
Panthenol is a provitamin that converts to Vitamin B5 in the skin. It attracts and retains moisture (humectant), seals the skin barrier (emollient), accelerates skin cell regeneration, and reduces inflammation — making it highly effective for acne-prone and sensitised skin.
Is Panthenol good for acne-prone skin?+
Yes. Panthenol's anti-inflammatory properties help calm active breakouts, while its barrier-repairing and wound-healing effects speed the recovery of post-acne marks. It is non-comedogenic and suitable for daily use on acne-prone skin.
Can Panthenol help fade acne marks?+
Panthenol supports faster skin cell turnover and barrier regeneration, which helps post-acne marks (PIH) fade more quickly. Paired with niacinamide — which blocks melanin transfer — the combination in Larupa's serum addresses both the healing and the pigmentation side of acne marks.
Which Larupa product contains Panthenol?+
Larupa's 10% Niacinamide Face Serum with Zinc includes Panthenol (Vitamin B5) to hydrate, soothe, and support skin barrier repair alongside niacinamide and zinc PCA.

Safety note: Highly biocompatible. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, inflamed, and barrier-compromised skin.

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