Can I use Ascorbic Acid with Ribose?
Works well together
Ascorbic Acid and Ribose are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
Ascorbic AcidActive
- ✓Brightens
- ✓Boosts collagen
- ✓Antioxidant protection
- ⚠Unstable formula
- ⚠Can sting
- ⚠Sun sensitivity if unprotected
RiboseOther
- ✓D-Ribose is a pentose monosaccharide and essential precursor to ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and other nucleotides — claims exist that topical application can support cellular energy metabolism in skin cells
- ✓Hygroscopic sugar that contributes mild humectant activity in aqueous formulations
- ✓Used in premium powder treatments (notably Neogen's Dermalogy Real Vita C line) as a skin conditioning component alongside ascorbic acid
