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Dexpanthenol

Ingredient · In our Skin Renewal Formula

Dexpanthenol (provitamin B5)

Dexpanthenol is provitamin B5, a soothing moisturizer that's been used in skin care for about 70 years. It's there to hydrate and calm while the stronger actives work.1

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Dexpanthenol

Photos are illustrations, not the medicine. Dexpanthenol is made in a lab.

Supporting ingredient, well tolerated

Dexpanthenol isn't an FDA-approved treatment for any skin condition. It's a supporting moisturizer with decades of use and a long list of smaller studies.1 Our creams are compounded by a licensed pharmacy, and compounded versions are not FDA-approved.2

FDA-approved for this useWell studied, used off-labelEarly evidenceLittle or no human data

The studies below used FDA-approved products or other forms. Our compounded version hasn't been studied in trials, and results may differ.

What it is

Studies show dexpanthenol helps skin hold moisture and strengthens the skin barrier.1

Why it's in this product

Tretinoin and other actives can leave skin dry and irritated. Dexpanthenol is in our Skin Renewal Formula to help balance that out.

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What the studies in people show

  • ReviewMoisture and barrier supportA review of studies on topical dexpanthenol found it moisturizes, supports the skin barrier, helps prevent irritation and promotes healing.1

What we don't know yet

Most dexpanthenol studies are small, and many test a single brand of product. There's no direct research on it inside our combination cream.

Safety, in plain English

Dexpanthenol is generally gentle, and it's included to help prevent irritation.1 As with any cream, stop and tell your clinician if you get a rash.

A licensed clinician reviews your health history and decides whether this cream is appropriate for you. Exploring it here never means you'll get a prescription.

Curious about dexpanthenol?

Start with a free assessment. A licensed clinician reviews your health history and decides whether treatment is appropriate. No pressure, and no prescription unless it makes sense for you.

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Sources

  1. Proksch E, et al. Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article. J Dermatolog Treat. 2017;28:766-773. PubMed 28503966
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Compounding and the FDA: Questions and Answers. FDA

Sources checked November 8, 2026. This page is general education, not medical advice, and it doesn't mean any treatment is right for you. Photos: Unsplash (zhang kaiyv).