VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) FOR THE SKIN: POWER VITAMIN FOR AN ALL-AROUND BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION
Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is considered the queen of skin vitamins. It supports the regeneration of your skin, promotes moisture retention, and regulates sebum production for a healthy and radiant complexion. This beauty vitamin is a true superhero among skincare ingredients and should definitely not be missing from your skincare routine. What exactly Vitamin B5 does for your skin and which skincare products with Vitamin B5 are particularly effective, you will learn in the following.
VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID): THE ESSENTIALS IN BRIEF
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What is vitamin B5?
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that improves skin elasticity and effectively reduces skin impurities, which is why it is often used in the treatment of acne. Pantothenic acid is also found in many foods such as fish, meat, legumes, or whole grain products.
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Why does my skin need Vitamin B5?
Pantothenic acid is moisture-binding, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing. Thanks to its high efficacy, it is an indispensable vitamin in skincare and is also required for many other metabolic processes in the body. -
Which skincare products contain Vitamin B5?
You can find pantothenic acid in various types of care products such as cleansing gels, creams, or serums. To achieve the best possible care results, the combination of active ingredients in the products is crucial. In the products of Doctor Mi! medical skincare, the ingredients are optimally coordinated, and you can find the power vitamin B5 in the following products: CLEAN, CLEAN MEN, RED, and DAY MEN. -
Is Vitamin B5 suitable for every skin type?
Care products containing Vitamin B5 are suitable for all skin types. It is known for its good tolerability and can be used daily even on highly irritated skin. -
What happens with a vitamin B5 deficiency?
Since vitamin B5 is abundant in food, a vitamin B5 deficiency is very rare. If the intake of vitamin B5 is far below the recommended daily dose of 6 milligrams, dry and cracked skin can be the result. Whether you actually have a vitamin B5 deficiency should best be diagnosed by a dermatologist. -
Are dietary supplements with vitamin B5 necessary for my skin?
If you eat a balanced and healthy diet, you usually automatically get enough vitamin B5 (about 6 milligrams per day). Therefore, additional intake of vitamin B5 dietary supplements is generally not necessary.
WHAT IS VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID)?
Vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin and is one of the most important and effective vitamins in skincare. As an enzyme component, it is present in all living cells and involved in countless reactions in the body, especially in the skin. For example, pantothenic acid is also involved in the formation of substances important to the body, such as certain amino acids, provitamin D, or bile acids. Pantothenic acid demonstrates its high effectiveness on your skin thanks to the following properties, as it is
- moisture-binding,
- anti-inflammatory and
- wound healing
Even a small concentration of the active ingredient is enough to strengthen the barrier of your skin. Vitamin B5 also promotes cell regeneration in wounds and is therefore used in many sunscreen and after-sun products.
VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) FOR THE FACE: EFFECTS & BENEFITS
Vitamin B5 intensely cares for your skin and preserves its natural moisture content. The result: healthy and all-around radiant skin. Thanks to its wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, Vitamin B5 is also often used in the treatment of skin impurities and acne and supports your natural metabolic processes. You will learn below which specific benefits your skin gains from it.
Moisture boost
Pantothenic acid preserves your skin's natural moisture. In addition, as a result of vitamin B5, more natural fats are produced that moisturize your skin from within. This way, your skin is optimally cared for, and you help it achieve a natural and healthy glow with the help of pantothenic acid.
Supports cell renewal
The active ingredient Vitamin B5 stimulates the formation of new skin cells, allowing your skin to regenerate more quickly. Additionally, collagen production is boosted, which gives your skin structure and elasticity. The result: a healthy, smooth, and radiant complexion.
Soothes the skin
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, Vitamin B5 can be used on the face even with irritated and sensitive skin. The clinically proven active ingredient soothes the irritated areas and effectively promotes the healing process of irritated skin.
Promotes the wound healing process
Pantothenic acid is often used for medical purposes. It is contained in many ointments because the active ingredient accelerates the wound healing process of the skin. Abrasions and scratches, minor burns, and inflammations can be successfully treated with the help of vitamin B5.
Protects the skin
Vitamin B5 enables the body to produce valuable lipids that support the protective barrier of your skin. A strengthened skin barrier prevents the penetration of bacteria, germs, and free radicals, which can cause unwanted skin impurities and even skin diseases.
VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) FOR ACNE AND IMPURE SKIN
Thanks to the high effectiveness of Vitamin B5 for the face, it is often used therapeutically, especially to relieve skin conditions such as acne or impure skin. The queen of skin vitamins accelerates the wound healing process and effectively supports cell proliferation, which in turn leads to increased formation of new skin layers. Pantothenic acid also reduces sebum production by indirectly regulating certain hormones and fatty acids. The formation of skin impurities is curbed and pore size is refined. The special thing about Vitamin B5 for the face: its use is associated with no undesirable side effects and is well tolerated even on highly irritated skin.
VITAMIN B5 REQUIREMENTS: REFERENCE VALUES FOR DAILY INTAKE
Usually, your body's vitamin B5 needs are met through a healthy and balanced diet. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends the following guidelines for daily vitamin B5 intake depending on age and gender:
- Adults and adolescents (from 15 years): 6 milligrams per day
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women: 6 milligrams per day
- Infants (0–12 months): 2–3 milligrams per day
- Children (1–15 years): 4–6 milligrams per day
Tip: Normally, a healthy and balanced diet provides sufficient Vitamin B5. Therefore, the additional intake of corresponding dietary supplements is usually not necessary.
CARE PRODUCTS WITH VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) FOR THE FACE
Pantothenic acid can work wonders on your skin when properly dosed and intelligently combined with other potent ingredients. To sustainably improve your skin's surface, we recommend using skincare products containing vitamin B5 regularly. High-dose vitamin B5 promotes your skin's elasticity, activates its cell protection, and supports moisture retention for an all-around well-cared-for complexion. The skincare products from Doctor Mi! medical skincare contain pantothenic acid in a high-dose form and are especially gentle on your skin thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology. You can find out which of our skincare products are enriched with vitamin B5 below.
Cleaning gel with TECMi!® Vitamin B5: CLEAN & CLEAN MEN
Our mild cleansing products with active protection provide a gentle and thorough facial cleansing. CLEAN as well as CLEAN MEN contain the unique TECMi!® Vitamin B5, which soothes your skin from deep within, accelerates wound healing, and preserves your skin's natural moisture. The smart active ingredient combinations in our cleansing products effectively protect your skin barrier and restore your skin's natural balance.
High Booster with Vitamin B5 and TECMi!® Retinol: RED
RED is a highly effective skin-renewing facial cream and contains, in addition to the unique TECMi!® Retinol, the powerful active ingredient Vitamin B5. This bestseller is the optimal care for healthy, beautiful, and radiant skin. Thanks to the TECMi!® deep technology specially developed by Doctor Mi! medical skincare, the double-encapsulated active ingredients can penetrate more easily into the depths of your skin and effectively care for it from within, without irritating the skin surface. Your skin can optimally retain moisture, and your skin barrier becomes stronger and more resistant.
Tip: Use RED in the evening as a night treatment for optimal care results. Start with 2-3 applications per week and gradually increase to up to 5 times per week if well tolerated. How to properly integrate RED into your skincare routine can be found in our info section Care Routines.
Day care with Vitamin B5: DAY MEN
The deep-acting day care DAY MEN gives tired men's skin the necessary freshness boost. The face cream contains, in addition to the powerful active ingredient Vitamin B5, potent ingredients such as TECMi!® Retinol, Ectoin®, and Niacinamide, which are perfectly coordinated to achieve maximum results for a radiant complexion.
APPLICATION TIPS: HOW TO USE VITAMIN B5 FOR THE FACE CORRECTLY
To benefit from the many advantages that pantothenic acid offers your skin, you should definitely pay attention to the active ingredient combinations contained in your skincare products. With the help of other potent ingredients, you can maximize the positive effect of vitamin B5. These include:
- TECMi!® Retinol
- SyriCalm™ CLR
- Extremoin®
- Ectoin®
- Allantoin
- Niacinamid
VITAMIN B5: DISCOVER THE EFFECTIVE CARE PRODUCTS WITH PANTOTHENIC ACID FROM Doctor Mi! medical skincare
Vitamin B5 is an indispensable active ingredient for the balanced care of your skin. To achieve the best possible care results, you should rely on high-quality product formulations and ingredients of the highest grade. Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the evidence-based and effective Doctor Mi! ingredients can penetrate into the deeper skin layers and optimally care for your skin from within. The products
The Doctor Mi! medical skincare contains high-quality Vitamin B5, whose effect is maximized by the smart combinations of active ingredients. The ideally coordinated product formulations provide deep-acting care and give your skin a natural radiance that is truly noticeable.
