What it is
Calcium pantothenate is a stable, water-soluble salt form of vitamin B5 commonly used as a source of pantothenic acid in both nutritional and cosmetic applications. In topical products it functions as a conditioning agent and humectant, helping to support the feel and moisture of the skin surface. It is often chosen for its good water solubility and stability compared with free pantothenic acid.
Safety & warnings
Calcium pantothenate is widely used and generally well tolerated on skin at cosmetic use levels, with a low expectation of irritation or sensitization.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic; manufactured as the calcium salt of pantothenic acid, the same vitamin B5 used in supplements and cosmetics.
Questions everyone asks
Is calcium pantothenate the same as vitamin B5?
It is the calcium salt of pantothenic acid, which is vitamin B5, and serves as a stable, water-soluble source of it in formulas.
What does it do in skincare?
It acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping support the moisture and feel of the skin surface.