Panthenol
PAN-thuh-nol
Panthenol, also called provitamin B5, is a conditioning humectant that attracts and helps hold moisture, leaving hair softer and shinier and the scalp more comfortable.
What Panthenol does
Panthenol appears in two Juje formulas as a gentle, well-loved conditioner. It helps hair hold moisture, boosts softness and shine, and adds to a comfortable scalp feel. In the No. 3 Elixir it supports the soothing, sensitive-scalp story; in the No. 4 Masque it deepens the conditioning payoff.
Under the loupe
Panthenol is the provitamin form of B5 — once applied it converts toward pantothenic acid, and as a humectant it binds water to help hair and scalp stay conditioned. It also forms a light, smoothing film that improves the look of shine and manageability. That dual humectant-and-film behavior is why it's a staple across both leave-on and rinse-off formats, and why it earns a place in two very different Juje products.
| Product | Role |
|---|---|
| No. 3 Scalp Elixir | Conditions and supports the soothing, sensitive-scalp story |
| No. 4 Hair Masque | Deepens conditioning for softness and shine |
Where you'll find it
3 Renew No. 3 Scalp Elixir A targeted leave-on treatment. Apply to problem areas only — not all over the scalp. View → 4 Condition No. 4 Hair Masque A rinse-off conditioning treatment, where panthenol deepens softness and shine. View →Common questions
What is provitamin B5, or panthenol?
Panthenol is the provitamin form of vitamin B5. It's a conditioning humectant that helps hair hold moisture and adds softness and shine, while comforting the scalp.
Does panthenol help hair shine?
Yes. Along with attracting moisture, panthenol forms a light, smoothing film that improves the look of shine and manageability, which is part of why it's used in both the Elixir and the Masque.
The Ingredient Index is educational. Juje products are cosmetics intended to improve the look and feel of the scalp and hair; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.