Pro-vitamin B5

Dexpanthenol

Pro-vitamin B5

Dexpanthenol is a stable alcoholic analogue of panthoteic acid and is widely used in treatment of skin disorders. Topical dexpanthenol has strong moisturizing efficacy, it activates fibroblast proliferation and enhances the wound healing process.

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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (niacin, niacinamide)

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

Pro-vitamin B5 (dexpanthenol)

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Vitamin B7 (biotin)

Vitamin B9 (folic acid)

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)

Vitamin K (phytomenadione)

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