ACTIVE INGREDIENTS · PANTHENOL
Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes, conditions, and holds.
Panthenol, the stable form of vitamin B5, converts to pantothenic acid on contact with skin and works at a cellular level to support the skin’s natural repair processes. It is a humectant, a skin-soother, and a conditioner in one molecule, which is why it appears across the OVESSI range from the gentlest calming toner to the deepest body balm. In hair, panthenol penetrates the cortex and improves elasticity and softness from within.
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The Citrus : Citrus Cocktail Conditioner
Ends soften under your fingers. Brushes glide, strands settle.The Citrus : Citrus Cocktail Conditioner
Ends soften under your fingers. Brushes glide, strands settle.Prix habituel £19Prix habituel -
The Gloss : Smoky Vetiver Conditioner
Gloss that catches light, not attention.The Gloss : Smoky Vetiver Conditioner
Gloss that catches light, not attention.Prix habituel £31Prix habituel -
The Soak : Urea & Panthenol Comfort Cream
Dry, rough skin softens and settles. Comfort that holds where it once cracked.The Soak : Urea & Panthenol Comfort Cream
Dry, rough skin softens and settles. Comfort that holds where it once cracked.Prix habituel £47Prix habituel
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Panthenol questions
What does panthenol feel like on skin?
Panthenol has a silky, slightly slippery feel in water-based formulas and is associated with a notable softening of the skin surface. It does not feel heavy or occlusive. In rinse-off formulas such as cleansers and conditioners, it deposits a thin conditioning layer that remains after rinsing.
Is panthenol suitable for compromised or healing skin?
Yes. Panthenol is one of the actives most frequently used in wound-care adjacent skincare for its support of the skin’s natural recovery processes. It is a common ingredient in post-procedure skincare and is well tolerated by reactive and sensitive skin with essentially no known irritation potential.
Can panthenol be used on the scalp?
Yes. Panthenol is a standard conditioning active in scalp-care formulas for its ability to reduce dryness and itching on the scalp while conditioning the hair fibre from root. It penetrates the hair cortex and improves elasticity and moisture retention in the shaft.
Does panthenol work better in combination with other actives?
Yes. Panthenol combines particularly well with ceramides, betaine, and hyaluronic acid in barrier-support formulas, and with niacinamide in calming and toning formulas. Its multi-function nature makes it a stabilising presence in complex layered formulas.
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