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Having been first introduced to this product line by our very own Angel Williams, I yearned to give it a try.  You see, one of the things I love about my fashion manicurist is the lotions and potions she chooses during those much needed manicure/pedicure sessions.  They are always awesome!

A lucky reader won a full-sized jar of this goodness during our May nail giveaway.  Well, lucky me...inside the package peeking through the bubble wrap was a sample size of hand candy.  Yes!  You know what that means...I get to review it!

Packaging

The full-sized jar was lovely with clear labeling.  Even the sample jar was branded properly and both jars were functional.  The receipt included some special notes about the company's loyalty program.  They have a refer-a-friend type of program, which gives the referrer perks!  I won't spoil it, so I guess that means you'll have to order to find out the details.

During my client consultations, I ask prospective clients to bring in the products they are currently using. We review the products and I make recommendations based on the condition of their hair.  I consider myself to be knowledgeable about some ingredients, but have no problem admitting that I am unclear about others.  One of the ingredients that I commonly see on ingredients lists is panthenol.

Through my reading, I have heard many consider it to be a 'hair plumper', moisturizer...you name it!  After seeing it on a number of products that receive natural hair love, I became a bit curious about the ingredient.  I did my research and came up with my very own understanding of what this ingredient does for our hair and skin.

What is it?

Panthenol is a substance that is commonly used in skin and hair care products.  You may also hear it coined as 'pro-vitamin B'.

Where does it come from?

The substance can be derived from plant, animal or synthetically created.  Based on my findings, there is no way to tell where the instance in your particular product derives.  Many natural or vegan products may include labeling to notify you that the product contains no animal products or may even go as far to place '(plant derived)' behind the ingredient.