INCI · humectant · CIR review pending · used in 4 products
Pantolactone
Pantolactone is an organic compound with the chemical name 2(3H)-Furanone, Dihydro-3-Hydroxy-4,4-Dimethyl-, (R)-, registered under CAS numbers 599-04-2 and 79-50-5. It is listed in CosIng with the functions of humectant and skin conditioning. It appears as an ingredient across a range of cosmetic product types including cleansers, serums, lotions, and micellar waters.
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—Comedogenic
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humectant● Benefits
Pantolactone functions as a humectant and skin conditioning agent, suggesting it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. Beyond these functional designations, the source does not provide further detail on established clinical skin benefits.
hydrating
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