Panthenol

Provitamin B5. Calms irritation and helps the barrier hold water.

moderate evidencePregnancy-safeIrritancy 0/5

Panthenol converts to pantothenic acid in the skin. It is both a humectant and a soothing agent, which is why it turns up in almost every product aimed at compromised, post-procedure, or reactive skin. It is exceptionally well tolerated.

What it helps with

Barrier damage · 4/5 Sensitivity · 4/5 Redness · 3/5 Dryness · 3/5

Products containing it

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water$13.20 The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5$7.75

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Routine is educational and is not medical advice. Recommendations are generated from the answers you gave and general dermatological guidance — they cannot account for your full history. For persistent or severe skin conditions, or before starting anything new during pregnancy, speak to a doctor or dermatologist.