Antioxidant

Calcium Pantothenate

MoisturizingBarrierSoothing

INCI: Calcium Pantothenate

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

The calcium salt of pantothenic acid. Used for skin conditioning from the standpoint of moisturizing and barrier support (a relative of panthenol).

Concentration

Cosmetic loading is roughly a few % or less (conditional, formulation-dependent).

Effect

The calcium salt of pantothenic acid. Used for skin conditioning from the standpoint of moisturizing and barrier support (a relative of panthenol).

Mechanism

A precursor of coenzyme A, said to be involved in the regulation of skin metabolism and moisturizing.

Typical concentration

Cosmetic loading is roughly a few % or less (conditional, formulation-dependent).

Onset

Around several weeks as a guide (individual variation).

Cautions

Hygroscopic. Labeling stays within the cosmetic scope.

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/443753

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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