What it is
This ingredient is a derivative of panthenol (provitamin B5) in which an ethyl ether group has been added, giving it stability and conditioning properties. It is used to support skin and hair softness and to help maintain moisture. It is found in both sunscreens and hair products as a provitamin-B5-related conditioning agent.
Safety & warnings
Panthenol derivatives of this type are generally well tolerated and are not recognized fragrance allergens.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic: a manufactured ether derivative of panthenol, the alcohol form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5).
Questions everyone asks
How does Panthenyl Ethyl Ether relate to panthenol?
It is an ethyl ether derivative of panthenol, the provitamin B5 ingredient, sharing its conditioning and moisture-supporting role.
What does it do in a product?
It conditions skin and hair and acts as a humectant that helps maintain moisture.