Dexpanthenol hota hai pantothenic acid ka alcohol form, jo vitamin B5 se related hai. Ye skin ke andar convert ho kar pantothenic acid ban jata hai aur barrier function ko strong karta hai, skin ko hydrate rakhta hai, aur wounds ko heal karne mein help karta hai. Cosmetic formulations mein isey commonly use karte hain kyunki ye skin ko soothe karta hai aur moisturize karta hai.