In many brands of hygienic and curative hair cosmetics in the composition is panthenol or D-panthenol. This is due to the fact that the active substance - provitamin B5 - has the property of penetrating into the surface layers of the hair and binding moisture there. Thanks to this effect, the hair becomes more elastic and firm.
Means with panthenol for hair - form of release:
- Liquid D-panthenol for hair at a concentration of 75%.
- Panthenol-spray for hair for every day or for hot styling.
- Mask or balm for hair with panthenol.
- Shampoo with panthenol for hair.
- Vitamins for hair in capsules - panthenol-40.
Methods of application and action
Liquid form
D-panthenol for hair 75% is a transparent liquid with a yellowish tinge. This is an aqueous solution of provitamin B group with 1% citric acid. It is used as an additional ingredient in home-made cosmetics: masks, shampoos, balms. In this form, panthenol can be added to a curative hair and scalp cream to enhance the effect.
It has the following effect:
- creates a thin protective film on hair, which prevents evaporation of moisture;
- thickens hair;
- relieves itching and reduces the dryness of the scalp;
- prevents cross-section of hair tips.
Spray
The use of panthenol in a daily hair spray is especially useful in the summer when they are exposed to large doses of ultraviolet radiation. It must be remembered that the concentration of a substance in a cosmetic agent for each day should not exceed 2%.
Action to be taken:
- protects hair from UV rays;
- normalizes the component exchange of scalp;
- prevents overdrying of the scalp and the appearance of dandruff;
- relieves irritation due to sweating in hot weather;
- reduces the production of fat sebaceous glands;
- prevents the appearance of eczema and seborrhea.
The hair styling spray can contain more dexpanthenol: up to 3-4%. Effect from use:
- hair is easier to take the right shape, become obedient;
- during drying with a hair dryer and other hot styling, the hair is protected from drying out, their structure is not destroyed;
- hair gets shine and longer fixation.
Mask and balm
Panthenol-containing mask or hair balm usually contain up to 5% of the active ingredient in the composition. Do this mask is recommended 1-2 times a week, if the hair is badly damaged and need intensive care - up to 4 times. Balsam can be used more often, but not every day.
It does this:
- moisturizing and nourishing the scalp;
- increase the elasticity of hair, their elasticity;
- strengthening of hair bulbs;
- hair restoration from the inside;
- treatment of dandruff and various diseases of the scalp, arising from excessive dryness.
Shampoo
Panthenol is often added to shampoo against hair loss due to its health-improving properties. Professional means for washing the head contain provitamin B5 in a concentration of 4-6%. This allows you to get the following results with daily use:
- accelerated hair growth;
- the production of sebum is normalized;
- dandruff disappears;
- increases the density and volume of hair;
- strengthened the roots of hair;
- the hair becomes soft and healthy.
Capsules with panthenol
Panthenol-40 belongs to the group of cosmetic vitamins. Its use has a positive effect not only on the skin and mucous membranes, but also on the hair along the entire length.
Action to be taken:
- reduces brittleness and stratification of hair;
- prevents hair loss;
- protects hair from all kinds of mechanical and thermal damage;
- increases the protective function of hair;
- promotes hair growth.