Characteristics
- INCI
- Calcium Pantothenate
- CAS
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137-08-6
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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205-278-9
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-Dimethyl-1-Oxobutyl)-, Calcium Salt (2:1),(R)-
- Functions
- antistatic, hair conditioning
Для кого подходит
Description
Calcium Pantothenate is the calcium salt of pantothenic acid, better known as vitamin B5. In skincare and haircare, it’s mainly used as a conditioning, humectant-type ingredient that helps support moisture retention and a smoother feel. You’ll often see it in moisturizers, serums, shampoos, conditioners, and scalp products because it can help formulas feel more comfortable and leave skin or hair looking less dry and rough.
For skin, Calcium Pantothenate is appreciated by people who want a lightweight ingredient that supports softness without a heavy or greasy finish. In hair products, it’s commonly included to improve manageability, reduce the feel of dryness, and add a bit of cosmetic shine. It may be especially appealing for dry, stressed, or frequently washed skin and hair, though it’s not a dramatic “treatment” ingredient on its own.
Caveats: it’s generally considered a low-drama, supportive ingredient rather than a star active. If a product contains it, the overall formula matters much more than the ingredient alone. As with any cosmetic ingredient, individual reactions are possible, so sensitive users may still want to patch test.
Found in products (1 168 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Filorga Laboratories (74 продуктов)
