Pantothenic Acid Polypeptide
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; coenzyme A precursor; epidermal function support
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; coenzyme A precursor; epidermal function support
Purpose
Function
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; coenzyme A precursor; epidermal function support
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL200 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict
Pantothenic acid is the active metabolite of panthenol in skin, with CIR-confirmed safety in cosmetics. Less commonly used directly due to superior skin penetration of panthenol, which enzymatically converts to this compound in situ. Suitable for hair and skin conditioning with excellent safety profile and no sensitization concerns.
US Note
CIR Expert Panel assessed in same 1987 review as panthenol and derivatives — concluded safe in cosmetics in present practices of use and concentration. Reaffirmed after 15-year review. Coenzyme A constituent; essential for epithelial function.
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No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.