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What is Pantolactone?

Humectant

Pantolactone is a humectant that draws water into the skin and helps hold it there.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Humectant, Skin conditioning.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

3 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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  • It's made for better barrier support and better hydration.

    Key: Pantolactone (#3 on the ingredient list), Panthenol 30%, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

    4 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration · better barrier support
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • - Helps with barrier management, moisturizationplausible, not tested
    • - An ingredient for skin whose barrier has weakened and become sensitive for various reasonsplausible, not tested
    • UK-origin pro vitamin B5 D-panthenolpartly backed
    • - Problematic skin, weakened skinpartly backed
  • Key: Pantolactone (#24 on the ingredient list), Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate

    11 claims, summarized
    Don't count on:
    firmer skin · better barrier support · calmer skin · less visible pores
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • After placing the pad on the troubled area that has become hot due to heat, leave it for about 5~10 minutes, then remove it and gently pat the remaining essence on the skin to absorb it. For extremely small areas such as the forehead and nose, you may cut the pad in half along the sheet's cut line and use it.backed by evidence
    • YUIQ's 'Biome Remedy Pore Reset Cooling Pad' contains MDP, a low-irritation non-menthol cooling ingredient, and Reliefbiome™, a patented microbiome ingredient, instead of menthol, making it a cooling skincare product that even sensitive skin can use with confidence.partly backed
    • In a human application test, this product lowered skin temperature by 3.08℃ (improvement rate 9.03%) after exercise, and by 4.37℃ (improvement rate 12.41%) after sauna, respectively.partly backed
    • YUIQ's 'Biome Remedy Pore Reset Cooling Pad' is designed to be used without burden even on sensitive skin by applying a low-irritation vegan cooling ingredient (MDP).overstated
    • In addition, it confirms significant changes in 7 pore improvement indicators such as pore volume, area, depth, density, and horizontal·vertical reduction, and is drawing attention as a complex functional item that goes beyond simple soothing products to 'cooling + pore care'.overstated
    • The skin soothing effect from infrared (heat) stimulation was 16.12% based on the applied area, showing a clear difference compared to the non-applied area (2.12%).overstated
    • The soothing effects from physical stimulation (20.54%), UV stimulation (12.67%), and friction stimulation (16.60%) were also proven respectively.overstated
    • Even with just one use, it showed significant improvements in 7 key indicators including a 56.04% reduction in pore volume and a 53.30% reduction in pore area, as well as pore count, density, and depth.overstated
    • YUIQ's proprietary ingredient 'Reliefbiome™(Reliefbiome™)' is a skin microbiome that helps balance the skin environment, and it is characterized by firmly caring for irritated skin barriers so that even sensitive skin can use it with confidence.no supporting source found
    • Through the results of this human application test, it was confirmed that the 'Pore Reset Cooling Pad' is a product that scientifically manages skin temperature beyond simple cooling sensation.nothing specific to check
    • Through the expansion of the reinforced 'Pore Reset Line', you will be able to experience more professional and faster heat sensation·soothing care this summer.nothing specific to check
  • Key: Pantolactone (#24 on the ingredient list), Sodium Heparin, Panthenol

    4 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • #FineFoampartly backed
    • #UltrafineDustCleansingoverstated
    • #SensitiveSkinCleanseroverstated
    • #WeaklyAcidicCleansingno supporting source found

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