Panthenol

Best for

Boost skin hydration

Large effect, needs confirmation for 2 weeks · 1 study , n=60

1 papers · 1 claim · 5 outcomes scored · 1 positive

Outcomes

What panthenol actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Boost skin hydration Large effect, needs confirmation

Locks more moisture into skin so it feels softer and less tight.

1 RCT n=60 — 2 wk #6/13

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large

1 RCT n=60

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2 wk

#6 /13

Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Boost skin hydration Large effect, needs confirmation	large	1 RCT n=60	—	2 wk	#6/13

Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

Facial flushing (unilateral) mild

Sources

1. Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study. (2025) ↑

Generated August 14, 2026

Panthenol

What panthenol actually does, by outcome

Adverse events and known drug interactions

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