Vitamin B5 Skincare

So, What Is Vitamin B5? 

Vitamin B5 skincare is powered by panthenol, also known as pro-vitamin B5—a moisture-binding ingredient that helps attract and retain water in the skin. Widely used in skincare, panthenol is valued for its ability to replenish hydration while supporting a healthy-looking skin barrier. 

Panthenol is produced from pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and is carefully incorporated into skincare formulas to help deliver lasting moisture and improve skin comfort. At JLo Beauty, it works alongside niacinamide to instantly refresh the complexion while helping skin look smoother, brighter, and more hydrated. 

The result is skin that feels replenished, looks refreshed, and lets your natural glow shine through. 

Why Is Vitamin B5 Used in Skincare? 

Vitamin B5 is a true hydration booster. It helps replenish moisture, support the skin's natural barrier, and improve the feel of dry or dehydrated skin, making it a go-to ingredient for routines focused on lasting hydration and healthy-looking radiance. 

Vitamin B5 Benefits: 

  • Helps replenish long-lasting hydration 

  • Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier 

  • Softens the feel of dry skin 

  • Helps improve overall skin comfort 

  • Promotes smoother, healthier-looking skin 

  • Leaves skin feeling refreshed and hydrated 

Together with niacinamide, pro-vitamin B5 helps skin feel replenished while promoting a brighter, more radiant-looking complexion. 

How Does Vitamin B5 Work? 

Pro-vitamin B5 works by attracting moisture to the skin while helping reduce water loss, allowing skin to stay hydrated for longer. As a humectant, it supports the skin barrier and leaves skin feeling softer, smoother, and more comfortable throughout the day. 

At JLo Beauty, pro-vitamin B5 works alongside niacinamide in Glow + Get It™ Nutrient-Rich Hydrating Mist, where it helps replenish hydration, support the skin barrier, and instantly refresh the complexion with every mist. 

With consistent use, skin feels softer, looks healthier, and stays comfortably hydrated. 

What Does the Research Have to Say? 

Research continues to support panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) as one of skincare's most effective moisturizing ingredients. According to the NCBI StatPearls review on Pantothenic Acid Deficiency, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is essential for healthy skin function because it serves as a precursor to coenzyme A, a molecule involved in maintaining normal cellular processes throughout the body. The review notes that true vitamin B5 deficiency is rare, highlighting that the nutrient plays a fundamental role in maintaining healthy skin physiology. 

In topical skincare, panthenol functions differently than dietary vitamin B5. Research has shown it acts as a humectant, helping attract moisture to the skin while supporting barrier function and reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). These hydration-supporting properties have made pro-vitamin B5 a trusted ingredient in moisturizers, facial mists, and barrier-supporting skincare products. 

With consistent use, skin appears smoother, feels better hydrated, and is ready to glow. 

Is Vitamin B5 Right for My Skin? 

Vitamin B5 skincare is ideal for anyone looking to replenish moisture while maintaining soft, healthy-looking skin. 

Vitamin B5 Is Ideal For 

  • Dry or dehydrated skin 

  • Skin that feels tight or uncomfortable 

  • Dull-looking complexions 

  • Anyone looking to support the skin barrier 

  • Anyone building a routine focused on lasting hydration and radiance 

Whether you're looking to refresh your complexion or build a routine with hydrating skincare, vitamin B5 helps take your glow one step further. It's also an excellent addition to routines designed for skincare for dry skin or anyone looking to incorporate more brightening skincare into their daily ritual. 

 Where You'll Find It in JLo Beauty 

You'll find pro-vitamin B5 in Glow + Get It™ Nutrient-Rich Hydrating Mist, where it works alongside niacinamide to replenish hydration, support the skin barrier, and leave skin looking refreshed with an instant boost of radiance. 

It's also included in the AM + PM Radiance Routine and the AM Prep + Protect Routine, making it easy to incorporate lasting hydration into your complete daily skincare ritual. This is where hydration, radiance, and visible transformation come together, and where your glow begins. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is vitamin B5 in skincare? 

Vitamin B5, also known as panthenol or pro-vitamin B5, is a hydrating ingredient that helps replenish moisture, support the skin barrier, and improve the feel of soft, healthy-looking skin. 

What are the vitamin B5 skincare benefits? 

Vitamin B5 skincare benefits include helping improve hydration, supporting the skin barrier, softening skin, and promoting a smoother, healthier-looking complexion. 

Is vitamin B5 good for dry skin? 

Yes. Vitamin B5 is commonly used in hydrating skincare products because it helps attract moisture while supporting the skin's natural barrier. 

Can vitamin B5 be used every day? 

Yes. Vitamin B5 is gentle enough for daily use and is commonly included in products designed to replenish hydration and maintain healthy-looking skin. 

Where can I find vitamin B5 in JLo Beauty? 

Vitamin B5 is featured in Glow + Get It™ Nutrient-Rich Hydrating Mist and is also included in the AM + PM Radiance Routine and AM Prep + Protect Routine, making it easy to add lasting hydration and radiance to your daily skincare routine. 

Key Ingredients Across Our Routines

Terralume Complex™

Our exclusive 4-part blend of squalane, fermented oil, extra virgin olive oil, and leaf extract. A skin-replenishing system developed from time-honored botanicals to help visibly restore your skin’s glow from the barrier up.

Squalane

A lightweight, moisturizing ingredient that helps replenish the skin’s natural lipids, delivering hydration and leaving skin visibly soft, smooth, and supple without a greasy feel.

Hyaluronic Acid

A naturally occurring molecule that holds up to 1,000x its weight in water, delivering deep, lasting hydration across all layers of skin, not just the surface, for a visibly plumper, more hydrated complexion.

Peptides

Short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the skin, helping support antioxidant defenses and visibly promote a smoother, more refined appearance while improving overall skin quality and the look of firmness.