Pantolactone

Helps attract water.

What it is

A compound related to vitamin B5, and one of the building blocks used to make it.

A humectant that helps hold on to moisture, and a skin conditioning agent.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Helps attract waterOfficial EU function: Humectant

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning