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Is Panthenol comedogenic?
Panthenol is a soothing, skin-calming ingredient. Its comedogenicity rating is 0/5 — non-comedogenic (acne safe).
Panthenol is considered non-comedogenic — it is not known to clog pores and is generally a safe choice for acne-prone skin.
What is Panthenol?
Panthenol is a soothing, skin-calming ingredient. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: panthenol, provitamin b5.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? Yes — it is not on common Malassezia trigger lists. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Panthenol is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Allantoin — Acne safe · 0/5
- Colloidal Oatmeal — Acne safe · 0/5
- Squalane — Low risk · 1/5
- Glycerin — Acne safe · 0/5
- Niacinamide — Acne safe · 0/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.