Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment

Bepanthen is a globally recognized skincare brand specializing in products that support skin regeneration. The brand was originally created in 1944 in Switzerland by the pharmaceutical company Roche (specifically within its consumer health division). In 2005, the German life sciences giant Bayer acquired Roche's consumer health business, bringing Bepanthen under its stewardship.

Today, Bepanthen products are manufactured in several locations to meet global demand, with a significant portion of the European supply, particularly the German-labeled "Wund- und Heilsalbe" shown in the image, being produced in Germany (often at Bayer's facilities in Grenzach-Wyhlen). The brand's core ingredient is dexpanthenol (pro-vitamin B5), which is used to treat minor wounds, diaper rash, and dry skin. As of 2026, the brand continues to be a flagship product of Bayer's Consumer Health division, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.