Introduction of D-Panthenol
DL-Panthenol is a white and hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in water, ethanol, methanol and propylene glycol, soluble in chloroform and in ether, slightly soluble in glycerin, insoluble in vegetable oils, mineral oils and fats. DL-panthenol is the Provitamin of DL Pantothenic acid(Vitamin B5), which plays a key role in the human intermediary metabolism. Deficiency of Vitamin B5 can result in many dermatological disorders.
Application
1.Panthenol in cosmetics and personal-care products, panthenol is a moisturizer and humectant, used in ointments, lotions, shampoos, nasal sprays, eye drops, lozenges, and cleaning solutions for contact lenses.
2.Panthenol in ointments it is used for the treatment of sunburns, mild burns, minor skin injuries and disorders (in concentrations of up to 2-5%). It improves hydration, reduces itching and inflammation of the skin, improves skin elasticity, and accelerates epidermal wounds' rate of healing. For this purpose, it is sometimes combined with allantoin. 3.Panthenol binds to the hair shaft readily; so, it is a common component of commercial shampoos and hair conditioners (in concentrations of 0.1-1%). It coats the hair and seals its surface,[citation needed] lubricating the hair shaft and giving it a shiny appearance.
4.Panthenol is also recommended by tattoo artists as a post-tattooing moisturising cream.