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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Panthenol in cosmetics

I get a lot of questions about Panthenol in cosmetics and here is the information I have gathered that will hopefully answer your concerns.

What is Panthenol?

It is the alcohol form of pantothenic acid, more familiar as Vitamin B5. In a living cell, panthenol is converted to pantothenic acid, which then becomes an important part of the compound “Coenzyme A”, which is important in cellular metabolism. Because panthenol binds well to hair follicles, and attracts moisture from the air, it is a moisturizing agent used in shampoos and conditioners. It lubricates the hair without feeling greasy. It smoothes roughened hair surfaces, making them shiny and easier to comb. Panthenol has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status and is permitted for use as a food ingredient.

Panthenol is manufactured from d-pantolactone, which is a component of honey. It is not manufactured from honey. D-pantolactone is not a synthetic chemical, it is a raw material created by an enzymatic process of micro-organisms on a glucose medium.

Is Panthenol in cosmetics harmful?

Panthenol is not a synthetic chemical and is generally recognised as safe and is permitted for use as a food ingredient.

What cosmetics may contain Panthenol?

Panthenol and Pantothenic Acid can be found in moisturizers, skin care products, hair conditioners, shampoos, wave sets, and hair sprays, as well as in makeup products such as eye shadow, lipstick and mascara.

Why use Panthenol in cosmetics?
Panthenol acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. Panthenol and Pantothenic Acid also enhance the appearance and feel of hair, by increasing hair body, suppleness, or sheen, or by improving the texture of hair that has been damaged physically or by chemical treatment.

Sans

Pure, chemical-free and highly active, Sans is a new generation in beauty: a collection of products designed to renew the texture and appearance of your skin and hair.

Unable to find products that were highly active but also pure and chemical-free, Sans founder Lucy Marr enlisted New Zealand’s top scientists to create a range of products unlike any other. A recognised expert in the beauty industry, Marr has been uncompromising in her search for high-quality, pure and effective ingredients for the Sans collection.



Simply gorgeous aren't they? As far as I know they are still only available in a few salons in New Zealand but we are hoping they will go international very soon.

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Mukti Skin Care

Mukti Skin Care is an all Australian made organic skin care range.  Completely chemical free and organic certified by OFC Mukti Skin Care promise to deliver the perfect fusion of modern science and traditional herbal remedies.

Mukti Skin Care is a luxurious, certified organic, plant based skin care collection made with ingredients that are safe enough to eat.

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