Dimethiconol Panthenol
AKA “Silicone-Panthenol Complex, Dimethiconol Panthenol”
Vitamin
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol panthenol
AKA: Silicone-Panthenol Complex
Vitamin · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
B Vitamin
Vitamin
Clean
Dimethiconol Panthenol is the reaction of Dimethiconol and Panthenol Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Locks in moisture
Accelerates skin healing
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
A modern compound combining silicone with panthenol (provitamin B5), discovered in the 1940s and used since the 1950s in skincare for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. The silicone version enhances conditioning.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR