Panthenol - Softer, Healthier Skin

Our skin copes with extensive challenges every day. The weather, stressful situations, skin conditions and even our diet can upset our skin’s natural balance. It is vital to find and use skin care products that help to restore our skin’s balance and moisture levels.

Derived from plants, Panthenol, or ProVitamin B5 is a gentle, water-soluble vitamin that deeply penetrates skin, delivering essential moisture that helps hydrate and soothe skin.

Present in all living cells, ProVitamin B5 contributes to metabolising fat, proteins and carbohydrates, ultimately resulting in healthier skin cells and a healthier body as a whole.

The molecular structure of Panthenol is called a chiral molecule. This means that that there are two different sides to the molecule which mirror each other but are not exact duplicates of one another. This structure allows it to attract and retain moisture from the atmosphere.

The wonderful thing about the use of Panthenol in our skincare products is that it is has not only been shown to improve hydration, but also to reduce irritation such as itching and inflammation. Panthenol also aims to accelerate the healing process of wounds by penetrating lower layers of the skin.

This is why Avant Skincare incorporates Panthenol in some of their formulations. The 8 hour Radiance Renewal Sleeping Mask aims to heal, protect and moisturises the skin so deeply, aiding the skin to rejuvenate overnight.

Panthenol has been shown to target the middle layer of skin where wrinkles and fine lines are formed to smooth them out, boosting the production of collagen and elastin.