VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) FOR THE FACE
VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) FOR THE SKIN: POWER VITAMIN FOR AN ALL-ROUND 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. The beauty vitamin is a true superhero among skin care ingredients and should definitely be part of your skin care routine. You will find out below exactly what vitamin B5 does for your skin and which skin care products with vitamin B5 are particularly effective.
VITAMIN B5 (PANTHOTENIC ACID): THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTS 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 imperfections, 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 and whole grain products.
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Why does my skin need vitamin B5?
Pantothenic acid binds moisture, is anti-inflammatory and has wound-healing properties. Thanks to its high effectiveness, it is an indispensable vitamin in skincare and is also needed for many other metabolic processes in the body. -
Which skin care 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, it depends on the active ingredient combinations of the products. In the Doctor Mi! medical skincare products, the ingredients are optimally coordinated and you can find the powerful vitamin B5 in the following products: CLEAN , CLEAN MEN , RED and DAY MEN . -
Is vitamin B5 suitable for every skin type?
Care products that contain vitamin B5 are suitable for all skin types. It is known for its good tolerability and can be used daily even on very irritated skin. -
What happens if you have a vitamin B5 deficiency?
Since vitamin B5 is found in abundance in food, vitamin B5 deficiency is very rare. If the intake of vitamin B5 is much lower than the recommended daily dose of 6 milligrams, dry and cracked skin can result. A dermatologist is the best person to diagnose whether you actually have a vitamin B5 deficiency. -
Are vitamin B5 supplements necessary for my skin?
If you eat a balanced and healthy diet, you usually automatically consume enough vitamin B5 (about 6 milligrams per day). Therefore, additional intake of vitamin B5 supplements is usually 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 for skin care. As an enzyme component, it is contained in all living cells and is involved in countless reactions in the body, especially in the skin. For example, pantothenic acid is also involved in the formation of substances that are important for the body, such as certain amino acids, provitamin D or bile acids. Pantothenic acid shows its high effectiveness on your skin thanks to the following properties, because it is
- moisture-binding,
- anti-inflammatory and
- wound healing
Even a small concentration of the active ingredient is enough to strengthen your skin's barrier. Vitamin B5 also promotes cell regeneration in wounds and is therefore used in many sun protection and after-sun products.
VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) FOR THE FACE: EFFECTS & BENEFITS
Vitamin B5 nourishes your skin intensively and preserves its natural moisture content. The result: healthy and radiant skin. Thanks to its wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, vitamin B5 is also often used to treat skin impurities and acne and supports your natural metabolic processes. You can find out below what specific benefits your skin will benefit from.
moisture boost
Pantothenic acid preserves your skin's own moisture. In addition, vitamin B5 produces more natural fats that moisturize your skin from within. This means your skin is optimally cared for and you can help it achieve a natural and healthy glow with the help of pantothenic acid.
Supports cell renewal
The powerful ingredient vitamin B5 stimulates the formation of new skin cells, allowing your skin to regenerate faster. It also boosts collagen production, 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 for irritated and sensitive skin. The active ingredient, which has been proven in studies, soothes the irritated areas and effectively promotes the healing process of irritated skin.
Promotes the wound healing process
Pantothenic acid is also often used for medicinal purposes. It is contained in many ointments because the active ingredient accelerates the healing process of the skin. Abrasions and scratches, minor burns and inflammations can be successfully treated with vitamin B5.
Protects the skin
Vitamin B5 enables the body to produce valuable lipids that support your skin's protective barrier. A strengthened skin barrier prevents the penetration of bacteria, germs and free radicals that 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 diseases 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 the 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 contained and the size of the pores is refined. The special thing about vitamin B5 for the face: its use is not associated with any unwanted side effects and is well tolerated even by very irritated skin.
VITAMIN B5 REQUIREMENTS: GUIDELINES FOR DAILY INTAKE
Your body's vitamin B5 requirements are usually covered by 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 (15 years and older): 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: You usually get enough vitamin B5 from a healthy and balanced diet. Therefore, 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 if it is dosed correctly and intelligently combined with other powerful ingredients. To improve the surface of your skin in the long term, we recommend that you regularly use care products containing vitamin B5. High doses of vitamin B5 promote the elasticity of your skin, activate its cell protection and help it retain moisture for an all-round well-cared-for complexion. The care products from Doctor Mi! medical skincare contain high doses of pantothenic acid and are particularly gentle on your skin thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology. You can find out which of our care products are enriched with vitamin B5 below.
Cleansing gel with TECMi!® Vitamin B5: CLEAN & CLEAN MEN
Our mild cleansing products with active protection ensure gentle and thorough facial cleansing. CLEAN and CLEAN MEN contain the unique TECMi!® vitamin B5, which soothes your skin from deep within, accelerates wound healing and preserves your skin's own moisture. The smart combination of active ingredients in our cleansing products effectively protect your skin barrier and restore your skin's natural balance.
Skin Booster with Vitamin B5 and TECMi!® Retinol: RED
RED is a highly effective skin-renewing face cream and contains the unique TECMi!® retinol as well as the powerful 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 the inside out without irritating the skin's surface. Your skin can optimally store moisture and your skin barrier becomes stronger and more resistant.
Tip: Use RED in the evening as a night cream for optimal care results. Start with 2-3 applications per week and slowly increase this to up to 5 times per week if well tolerated. You can find out how to properly integrate RED into your skincare routine in our information section on care routines .
Day care with vitamin B5: DAY MEN
The deeply effective day cream DAY MEN gives tired men's skin the boost of freshness it needs. In addition to the powerful active ingredient vitamin B5, the face cream contains powerful 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 CORRECTLY FOR YOUR FACE
In order 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 care products. You can maximize the positive effect of vitamin B5 with the help of other powerful ingredients. These include:
- TECMi!® Retinol
- SyriCalm™ CLR
- Extremoin®
- Ectoin®
- allantoin
- niacinamide
VITAMIN B5: DISCOVER THE EFFECTIVE CARE PRODUCTS WITH PANTOTHENIC ACID FROM Doctor Mi! medical skincare
Vitamin B5 is an essential 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 quality. Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the evidence-based and effective Doctor Mi! ingredients can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and optimally care for your skin from the inside out. The products
Doctor Mi! medical skincare contains high-quality vitamin B5, the effect of which is maximized by the smart combination of active ingredients. The ideally coordinated product formulations ensure deep-acting care and give your skin a natural radiance that is worth seeing.
Dr. Miriam Rehbein
Dr. Miriam Rehbein is a qualified dermatologist and the founder and product developer of Doctor Mi! medical skincare. As a recognized expert in skin care, she not only passes on her specialist knowledge to colleagues at conferences and in training courses, but also treats patients in her Munich practice. With Doctor Mi! medical skincare, Dr. Miriam Rehbein has created a care line based on her many years of experience in dealing with patients that has one particular goal: to help the skin to help itself.
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