Emollient

Panthenyl Triacetate

An oil-soluble ester derivative of panthenol offering the same soothing and barrier-supporting benefits with better compatibility in oil-based formulations.

SoothingBarrier supportMoisturising
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

An ester derivative of panthenol formed through acetylation, converting the naturally water-soluble vitamin B5 precursor into a lipid-compatible form suitable for oil-based cosmetic formulations.

Provides soothing and barrier-supporting benefits similar to standard panthenol, specifically formulated for use in oil-based serums, balms, and anhydrous products where water-soluble actives cannot be used.

Key Benefits

Oil-Compatible Soothing
Delivers panthenol's calming and skin-conditioning benefits in oil-based formulations, expanding where this well-tolerated ingredient can be used.
Barrier Support
Once absorbed, it is converted by the skin into pantothenic acid, supporting the same barrier and moisture-retention benefits as standard panthenol.
Gentle and Well-Tolerated
Shares panthenol's excellent tolerability profile, making it suitable even for sensitive and reactive skin.

Suitable for

Sensitive skinDry skinAll skin types

Main Actions

✓ Soothing✓ Barrier support✓ Moisturising
Same Benefits, Different Format

Panthenyl triacetate is not a different active from panthenol in terms of benefits — it is a formulation solution allowing panthenol's properties to be used in products (like facial oils and anhydrous balms) where standard water-soluble panthenol would not incorporate properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Panthenyl Triacetate do for skin?
Provides soothing and barrier-supporting benefits similar to standard panthenol, specifically formulated for use in oil-based serums, balms, and anhydrous products where water-soluble actives cannot be used.
Who should use Panthenyl Triacetate?
Panthenyl Triacetate is suitable for: Sensitive skin, Dry skin, All skin types.
Are there any warnings about Panthenyl Triacetate?
Panthenyl triacetate is not a different active from panthenol in terms of benefits — it is a formulation solution allowing panthenol's properties to be used in products (like facial oils and anhydrous balms) where standard water-soluble panthenol would not incorporate properly.

Check if this ingredient works for your skin — analyze your full product formula for free.

Analyze your product