Calcium Pantothenate
Calcium Pantothenate is the stable salt form of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) used in skincare, haircare and cosmetics. It helps improve hydration, softness and overall skin comfort while supporting healthy-looking hair. A gentle, well-tolerated ingredient popular in UK moisturisers, serums, masks and conditioners.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetic formulations Calcium Pantothenate functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. Once applied it is readily absorbed and converted by the skin into pantothenic acid, where it supports the synthesis of coenzyme A. This helps maintain the skin’s natural barrier, improves moisture retention and enhances smoothness and elasticity without irritation, making it a staple in both leave-on and rinse-off British beauty products.
Key benefits
- Helps maintain skin hydration
- Improves skin softness and smoothness
- Strengthens the skin barrier
- Conditions and smooths hair
- Reduces dryness and flakiness
- Enhances skin elasticity and comfort
Best for
dry skin, dehydrated skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Commercially produced by combining pantothenic acid (naturally occurring in plants, grains and yeast) with calcium. While the vitamin itself is found in nature, the calcium salt used in cosmetics is typically made in a controlled laboratory environment for stability and purity.