Humectant
Panthenol in skincare: is it safe?
What it is
Panthenol is an ingredient Klyva classifies under Humectant.
Is it safe?
Klyva counts Panthenol as a beneficial ingredient that adds to a product's score. Soothing and hydrating.
Source: Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Quick answers
Does it clog pores?Not flagged by Klyva
Fungal-acne (malassezia) safe?Yes
Frequently asked questions
Is Panthenol safe?
Klyva counts Panthenol as a beneficial ingredient: soothing and hydrating. Source: Journal of Dermatological Treatment.
Does Panthenol clog pores?
Panthenol is not flagged as pore-clogging by Klyva — though absence from the list isn't proof it's non-comedogenic for every skin.
Is Panthenol fungal-acne (malassezia) safe?
Yes — Klyva lists Panthenol as not feeding malassezia.
Evidence
- Journal of Dermatological Treatment