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Hydrator / Humectant

Calcium Pantothenate

Often labeled as: Vitamin B5 Salt

The stable, highly soluble barrier vitamin.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

The calcium salt of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5). It is highly stable and acts as a profound humectant, pulling moisture into the skin while supplying calcium to the epidermis.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Deeply hydrates, accelerates wound healing, and strengthens the skin barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often found in post-procedure creams or rich winter moisturizers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes calcium deposits on the skin.

The Science

It is a fully soluble biological mineral that aids cell signaling.