Many people know D-Panthenol as a cure for burns and bruises. We recommend trying this vitamin preparation as an effective remedy for the treatment, restoration, strengthening of hair strands. Panthenol is a real treasure for thinning hair. He covers all the hairs with a thin protective film, without making them saggy and heavy. The covered strands do not suffer from the influence of bad weather conditions - heat and frost, from overdrying with a hairdryer, curling iron, ironing. D-Panthenol - not only protection, but also nutrition, treatment, hair care.
Useful properties of panthenol for hair
Dexpanthenol (D-Panthenol) is nothing more than an artificially created provitamin B5. Panthenolic acid has remarkable properties to smooth the epidermis, moisturize it and heal damage. The same effect is observed when it comes into contact with the scalp and scalp. The famous vitamin is a component of almost all popular cosmetic products, occupying up to 75% in their composition.
We list the beneficial properties of panthenol when used as a hair product:
- Strengthening the roots … Hair loss along with the root leads to hair thinning, even to alopecia. Rubbing in or applying masks with panthenol will give strength to the roots, stimulate the growth of new bulbs. It is possible to use the drug as an independent means, and not only as part of masks.
- Accelerating growth … If you want to fix an unsatisfactory haircut or simply shorten the growing time of the "mane" longer, then panthenol will cope with this problem as well. Moreover, the growth of curls will go in two directions - in length and in "width". The hairstyle will become more magnificent.
- Increase in volume … Each hair, nourished by the product, increases in diameter by about 10%, it becomes thicker, stronger, silky. Visually, the entire vegetation of the head looks richer and more well-groomed.
- Restoring structure … Damaged, thinned, dull, split ends need treatment. Panthenol inside the hair straightens microroughnesses, fills uneven areas in it, eliminates fragility, corrects epidermal defects resulting from the frequent use of aggressive styling products, pigmentation, stress and poor ecology.
- Dandruff relief and prevention … Dexpanthenol not only removes hair defects, but also improves the condition of the scalp. Acting gently, the antiseptic soothes irritation, itching, prevents and heals dandruff.
- Moisturizing and nourishing … Hair that is properly nourished and hydrated has gloss, silkiness, elasticity. They are easier to style, they are more obedient, softer. Provitamin B5 will protect the skin from moisture loss, keep it soft, fresh and clean. The dehydrated, irritated scalp will receive an important ingredient to restore health.
Every woman who is not indifferent to her appearance dreams of having smooth and beautiful hair. Even a lush, thick hair, given by nature, needs regular support, especially if nature is not too generous. The quality and condition of the curls reflects the general appearance of a well-groomed lady.
Contraindications to the use of panthenol for hair
Panthenol improves intracellular metabolism, makes collagen fibers stronger, gives curls shine, skin moisture, binding water, eliminates skin irritation, increases its ability to regenerate. He endows these magical qualities with cosmetics, caring and healing, and lowers their comedogenicity.
In general, safe, easy-to-use panthenol for hair is absolutely harmless when its content in the product is up to 5-7%. You can specify the only exception - individual drug intolerance. Fortunately, dexpanthenol allergy is so rare that it is recommended as a topical healing agent even for babies.
When using dosage forms with 75% panthenol content, prior consultation with a specialist is required.
Pro-vitamin B5 can be used as an ingredient in various forms (inside in capsule form and / or outwardly, in the form of masks, sprays, rinses, lotions, foams) from any age, throughout the year, even daily. A simple, affordable tool will replace a whole gallery of jars with medicinal cosmetics, expensive procedures in the salon.
Important! The product is very sensitive to ambient humidity. If the atmosphere is too dry, then it will dry out the strands even more, with increased moisture it binds water - and the moisture of the hair grows. This is more worth considering for the owners of curls.
Composition and components of panthenol
Panthenol is a universal drug. The most important thing is to apply it correctly so that the benefits reaped are maximized. When making products with your own hands or buying ready-made ones, it is important to consider in what form the product will be used, the percentage of the main component and additional elements depends on it. Forms of release of funds with panthenol and their composition are as follows:
- Spray … The most convenient form of release, especially on the road. After using it, you should not wash your hair, because it has a light, not greasy structure. In addition to panthenol (5%), it contains the following components: alcohol, water, propane and butane, mineral oil, wax.
- Liquid … D-Panthenol in the form of a liquid in a dark glass bottle for making homemade masks contains at least 75% of the main component, the rest is water. The product has a slightly viscous structure, it dissolves perfectly in alcohol, any aqueous solutions, worse - in glycerin and other fat-containing substances.
- Capsules … Powerful beauty product. They work inside the body and have a fruitful effect on it in general and on the scalp in particular. The capsules contain panthenol and biotin. The most common capsules are 40%.
- Gel … Contains approximately 7% panthenol. Suitable for light application on the scalp to strengthen the roots, restore the epidermis.
- Cream … The panthenol content is 5-6%. Auxiliary elements that improve the performance of the main component: cetanol (thickener), liquid silicone, propylene glycol (moisturizer), monostearin (emulsifier, thickener), emollients (skin softeners), purified water, fragrances, preservatives. It is a lightweight, nourishing, non-weighty curl treatment that locks in moisture in your hair.
- Ointment … The structure of the ointment for external use contains 5% panthenol and several auxiliary ingredients: animal wax, liquid paraffin, purified water, solvents and emollients to reduce the feeling of oily content, preservatives. Compared to the cream, it has a more oily structure, ideal for dry hair.
- Foam cream … The styling product also has a healing, caring effect. Preserves the structure of the hair when exposed to the hot air of a hairdryer, ultraviolet radiation, and fixes the hairstyle.
- Mask … Ready-to-use masks, enriched with panthenol, also contain active ingredients: silk proteins, vitamins, almond oil and other vegetable and animal oils.
- Sprays, mousses, foams, shampoos … They belong to caring agents, therefore, they contain Panthenol in an amount from 1% to 5% and various auxiliary substances to enhance the therapeutic and protective effect: vitamins, natural oils, keratin, sunscreens, extracts of seaweed, chamomile, nettle, fragrances.
You can make your own care or treatment formulations based on liquid panthenol, adding additional ingredients as desired. If you don't want to mess around, then in pharmacies you can buy a whole line of ready-made products with this provitamin. Important! In all cosmetic products (shampoos, masks, creams, balms, sprays, gels, mousses), the percentage of panthenol is low - no more than 5%. In medicinal products, its concentration should be higher - up to 75%. Check the ingredients on the label before purchasing.
How to use panthenol for hair
You can achieve a positive result by combining the power of panthenol with other useful products, you can take it in pure liquid form, without impurities. Prepare a drug based on the substance with your own hands or purchase a ready-made line of cosmetics - the healing effect of dexpanthenol will certainly manifest itself.
Panthenol hair spray
The application of synthetic vitamin B5 in the form of a spray is the simplest procedure for healing and protecting hair. This form of the product is especially convenient when traveling, it does not need to be washed off from hands and head, just apply evenly to all areas of the hairline. The non-greasy structure of the spray does not weigh down the strands.
How to use Panthenol hair spray:
- Wash your curls with regular shampoo;
- Dry the strands a little with a towel;
- Shake the can well;
- Spray the spray evenly, starting from the very ends along the entire length of the hair, not reaching the roots, so that the hairstyle does not lose its luster.
- Do not remove the product for an hour, then rinse your hair. It is not necessary to wash off if the hair requires treatment.
Panthenol Spray is a versatile moisturizer. It is indicated for dry, brittle hair, split ends, hair loss. One weekly procedure is enough for treatment. In summer, when exposed to strong ultraviolet radiation, contact with sea salt, spray the spray over the hair to moisturize and protect it.
Panthenol hair gel
The gel structure is convenient for treating the root zone of the hair, it is an excellent remedy for weakened, damaged, falling out strands. This shampoo is indicated for the treatment of itching, dandruff, seborrhea. Means number 1 for skin regeneration. Gives hair shine, flexibility, elasticity, stimulates growth.
Method of using panthenol in the form of a gel:
- Wash your curls with shampoo, pat dry with a towel.
- Take a little of the product on your fingertips and massage it into the roots of your hair.
- The minimum exposure time is half an hour.
- Rinse your hair with warm water.
The best time for the procedure is in the evening before bedtime. Wash off the gel in the morning without detergents.
The most recommended products of the Dr. Müller company by specialists. Panthenol 7% gel is not cheap; in domestic pharmacies, a 100 ml pack is sold for 850 rubles.
Panthenol cream for hair health
Provitamin B5 in the cream is useful for overdried locks striving for abundant loss. Greasy hair should not be "overfeed" even more, practice the cream, but not too often.
How to use panthenol cream:
- Rub a small amount into the root area of the hair.
- Cover your head with insulation.
- Leave the cream on for two hours.
- Rinse your strands with warm water.
Wellness course - twice a week for a month. More often it is undesirable to do this, because the artificial vitamin is able to accumulate in the body.
Cream Panthenol 5% from Dr. Muller costs in the range of 180-350 rubles, depending on the region of Russia and the supplier.
Cream-foam with panthenol for hair
Professionals recommend using cream-foam in order to minimize the harm caused to the curls during styling, as a thermal protective agent and when activating the action of ultraviolet radiation. Taking foam for rest, you can be sure that a trip to the sea will not turn your hair into straw.
Method of application of cream-foam with panthenol:
- Apply a little foam (about the size of a walnut) to clean hair.
- Spread it all over your hair from the roots, not leaving out the very ends.
- Lay with any special device: brush, hair dryer, styler, curling iron, iron.
The strands laid with the foam will be fixed in the hairstyle without varnish, and it will "live" until the next wash.
Cream-foam Panthenol 6% can be bought in the Russian Federation of domestic production for 130 rubles, foam of the Czech company Dr. Muller - only in the Czech Republic.
Panthenol ointment for hair
An ointment purchased from a pharmacy can be used to resuscitate damaged hair and very dry skin, both in pure form and as an ingredient in homemade masks. It eliminates the negative effects of perm, frequent dyeing, UV radiation.
The ointment provides the affected strands with the same help as the cream, but it has a more oily structure and can lead to the appearance of a greasy hair, clogged pores with excessive use. It is better to add a little of it to your home masks. In pharmacies, the ointment is sold as a remedy for burns. The cost of a jar with a volume of 25 g is on average 235 rubles.
Panthenol shampoo for damaged hair
Shampoo with provitamin B5 performs a number of functions at once. It is indicated for the following hair problems: dandruff, itching, seborrhea, dryness, fragility, split ends, tendency to fall out.
How to use panthenol shampoo:
- Wet the strands, apply a small amount of the product on them.
- Beat the foam well.
- Massage gently into scalp.
- Leave it on for 3-5 minutes.
- For very greasy hair, the product is applied in two stages.
- Rinse your curls with warm water.
- Dry naturally, without a hair dryer.
Use Panthenol 5% shampoo twice a week as a preventive measure if you don't have time for deeper treatments using homemade recipes. It is advisable to enhance the therapeutic effect by further feeding the hair with a balm, rinse or a mask based on panthenol with a main component content of up to 10%.
Important! Buy original products, beware of counterfeits. In addition to useful substances, they can contain harmful ones. The leaders are products with panthenol of German, Czech production, the Italian brand "Pharma Vita".
Masks with liquid panthenol for hair
Liquid panthenol is a powerful external agent and is great for home-made therapeutic and prophylactic masks. After their application, the hair will become stronger, acquire a silky shine, the roots will strengthen, their keratin sheath will be restored, the follicles and skin will be moisturized, the hair will increase in volume.
Prepare the following panthenol based masks based on the goal to be achieved:
- Moisturizing and prevention … Take one tablespoon of castor and olive oil, slightly heat in a water bath. Whisk liquid panthenol with egg yolk, combine with oil substance. Apply the composition to moist strands along the entire length. Cover your head with insulation for 45-60 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with shampoo. The recipe is indicated for all hair types.
- Moisturizing and firming … Combine the following ingredients: 1% kefir (150 g), chicken egg yolk, natural liquid honey (2 tablespoons), liquid panthenol (tablespoon). Treat all strands with the product, to the very ends, cover with a film and a cloth, hold for 1 to 1, 5 hours. Reanimates dry hair that has suffered from perm, thermal damage.
- Strengthening and nutrition … Dilute the alcoholic tincture of calendula with water in a 2: 1 ratio, add a little lemon oil (a few drops). Add a large spoonful of any oil, burdock or castor oil. Combine 10 ml of Panthenol with a heated oil mass. Distribute the product thoroughly over the strands, rubbing into the scalp. Keep the composition without rinsing for 30 minutes to an hour. Remove with warm water and shampoo.
- Dandruff treatment … Squeeze the juice from one onion and 2 large garlic cloves. Mix by taking 2 tablespoons of panthenol, burdock oil, liquid honey. Apply a warm mass to the hair, paying special attention to the scalp. After 35-40 minutes, rinse everything off with warm water.
- Growth stimulation … You will need 2 tablespoons of the following components: panthenol, olive and castor oil, any fermented milk product (kefir, yogurt) and slightly whipped yolk. Separate the strands, rub the product into the roots, scalp, distribute over the entire length of the hair. Cover with insulation for 1, 5-2 hours. Wash your hair with a firming shampoo.
- Nutrition and shine … Make an oil mixture of burdock (50%), castor (35%) and jojoba (10%) oils, heat, add dexpanthenol (5%). Treat curls and scalp with a warm mixture. Cover with a bandage. Remove the mask after 30-40 minutes with shampoo.
- Recovery … To enhance the action, mix panthenol and dimexide in a ratio (2: 1), add the same volume of gelatin and the contents of 2 ampoules of vitamin A (retinol) to the mixture. For a more comfortable application, dilute with a little shampoo. Cover the scalp with a mask, cover. Wash off after half an hour.
- Hot mask for many problems … Mix a spoonful of mustard powder with cosmetic clay (1: 3), pour 50 ml of low-fat fermented milk product, yolk, a spoonful of liquid high-quality honey, 3 tablespoons of burdock oil and a spoonful of panthenol into the mixture. Stir until smooth. Moisten the strands and cover them with a mask, working on the roots. Warm your head well. Do not keep for long, wash off after 10-15 minutes with shampoo. After 2-3 procedures, the effect will already be noticeable - the hair will be moisturized, strengthened, restore elasticity and radiance. The mask is indicated for all types of curls, but you should first do a wrist test for allergies to the components.
- Super mask … Take a mixture of different nutritious oils: burdock, castor, sea buckthorn, flaxseed, avocado, lavender / juniper. Add honey, coenzyme Q10, niacin, panthenol to the resulting mass. Take all the components by eye, little by little. Place the medicinal mixture in a jar, store in the refrigerator. Use it like other masks, applying to wet hair (for 2 hours) and covering with insulation. Rinse off with shampoo.
Expensive imported products are convenient to use, but there is nothing better than natural products. Homemade masks are a guarantor of the absence of preservatives, thickeners, fragrances and other not harmless products. Use them regularly 1 to 2 times a week unless otherwise indicated in the recipe. All masks are required to be applied to unwashed hair.
Important! Liquid D-Panthenol can be added to your purchased curl care products such as shampoos, conditioners, conditioners, and even pure, taking care to ensure that there are no contraindications.
How to use panthenol capsules for hair
Dexpanthenol capsules are the most powerful remedy. Acting from the inside, it restores the structure of the hairs, accelerates growth, prevents the appearance of dandruff, greasiness, strengthens the roots, and improves the condition of the scalp as a whole. In addition, the hair shaft thickens, thickens, it becomes possible to cure some types of alopecia, and the condition of the skin and nails improves. The correct, effective intake of the drug is as follows: 6 capsules of 40 mg per day. Divide them into 3 times - morning, lunch and evening, 2 each, wash down with plain water. The course of treatment is from 2 to 3 months. The cost of packaging capsules manufactured by Dr. Muller (60 pcs.) - 1170 rubles.
Before taking panthenol capsules, consult your doctor, especially during pregnancy, lactation - there are contraindications. It is dangerous to use in patients with hemophilia and with intestinal obstruction. How to make masks with panthenol correctly - watch the video:
Regardless of how you take care of your curls - from time to time or purposefully, regularly, without waiting for problems to appear, in any case, panthenol will serve you as an excellent and affordable remedy.
