Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolysed Wheat Protein

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

When browsing the ingredients of various cosmetic products or nutritional supplements, we often come across some of the names - Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, Pro-Vitamin B5, Dexpanthenol, D-Panthenol. It is a chemical compound with a large number of uses. Panthenol is one of the humectants, i.e. substances that retain water to a significant extent and, when applied to the skin, provide hydration. It is known for its healing and soothing properties and is also involved in skin and hair cell formation.

Panthenol can be found in a wide range of products - for example, in creams and lotions for sensitive skin, in shampoos and conditioners for hair health and shine, as well as in a range of products for children's skin care and after-sun care. This ingredient is also often used in medical creams and ointments for burns and wounds, mainly due to its regenerative properties. Dexpanthenol is also used as a nutritional supplement to promote skin and hair health and as an ingredient in some eye drops to relieve eye irritation. Panthenol is therefore a versatile ingredient that brings a range of benefits to our skin and hair.