Calcium Pantothenate
Calcium Pantothenate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning agent. It is used in 184 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 286 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS |
| CAS number | 137-08-6 |
| EC number | 205-278-9 |
| Prevalence | 184 products (0.2% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 286 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Serums 18.5%Nail Care 13.6%General Moisturizers 7.1%Shampoos 5.4%Toners 4.9%Wash Off Masks 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Calcium Pantothenate do in skincare?
- Calcium Pantothenate functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Calcium Pantothenate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Calcium Pantothenate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (18.5% of its uses).
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