Panthenol for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Pro-vitamin B5. Deeply hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier, calming dry or compromised skin.

Why it works for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Helps skin heal faster, holds in moisture, and calms inflammation. Panthenol is pro-vitamin B5. Your skin turns it into vitamin B5, which speeds up repair and cuts water loss. It is often paired with ceramides in eczema moisturizers. It is gentle enough to use during a flare and on children's skin.

How Panthenol works

Converts to pantothenic acid in skin; humectant and accelerates barrier repair.

Evidence

4 citations from our ingredient database. Full citation list on the Panthenol ingredient page.

journal2025

Gao Y et al., Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2025;24(7):e70223 — double-blind RCT (n=60): panthenol mask decreased erythema, enhanced hydration, repaired barrier vs saline

review2022

Cho YS et al., Use of Dexpanthenol for Atopic Dermatitis-Benefits and Recommendations Based on Current Evidence, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(14):3943 — Korean-authored review; dexpanthenol improves barrier and reduces severity in mild-to-moderate AD

journal2019

Heise R et al., Accelerated wound healing with a dexpanthenol-containing ointment after fractional ablative CO2 laser resurfacing of photo-damaged skin in a randomized prospective clinical trial, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 2019;38(3):274-278 — RCT: dexpanthenol significantly faster wound closure vs petroleum jelly post-laser

review2017

Proksch E et al., Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2017;28(8):766-773 — dexpanthenol improves stratum-corneum hydration, barrier function, and wound healing

Products with Panthenol in our catalog

These are the catalog products that list Panthenol as a tracked ingredient.

Cetaphil

Gentle Skin Cleanser

$15 · Cleanser

Cetaphil

Daily Facial Cleanser

$14 · Cleanser

Aveeno

Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser

$12 · Cleanser

Anua

Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

$20 · Toner

Anua

Heartleaf 80% Moisture Soothing Ampoule

$24 · Essence

Torriden

Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner

$19 · Toner

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