Ingredient · dataset v56
Panthenol and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
The alcohol form of vitamin B5, a small water-soluble humectant; no long lipid chain.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Humectant
Also listed as
D-Panthenol, Dexpanthenol, Provitamin B5, DL-Panthenol
Checked products with this ingredient (27)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Body care, Cleansers, Hair care, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Shampoos, Toners
Antifungal treatments (1)
Body care (2)
Cleansers (3)
- Simple Water Boost Micellar Facial Gel Wash
- Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance-Free 16 oz
Hair care (3)
- Fresh Monster Kids Hair Gel, Flexible Hold, No Added Fragrance 6 oz
- Cleure Fragrance Free Leave-In Conditioner 8 fl oz
- LANE & CO. Baby Hair Gel 4 fl oz
Micellar waters (2)
Moisturizers (6)
- Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream
- Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
- Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel 50 ml
- Almond Clear 2-in-1 Hydrating Gel 4 oz
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Ice Soothing Gel 150 ml
- S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Serums & Treatments (2)
- COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
- Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 100 ml
Shampoos (4)
- Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash
- Pantene Miracle Bond Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo 13.5 oz
- K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo 8.5 oz
- VERB Dandruff Shampoo 3% Salicylic Acid 8 oz
Toners (4)
- COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
- Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 200 ml
- Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner 200 ml
- Torriden Dive In Toner 300 ml
Related humectant
- 2,3-Butanediol — No known trigger
- Allantoin — No known trigger
- Alpha-Glucan — No known trigger
- Beta-Glucan — No known trigger
- Betaine — No known trigger
- Decylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone — No known trigger
- Diglycerin — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Panthenol trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: The alcohol form of vitamin B5, a small water-soluble humectant; no long lipid chain.
Does Panthenol feed Malassezia?
No known link: Panthenol is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Panthenol →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.