Other ingredient
Ribose
D-Ribose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide and the sugar backbone of RNA and ATP. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning humectant in powder and aqueous formulations. Claims that topical ribose supports cellular energy (by providing a substrate for ATP resynthesis) are biologically plausible but not strongly verified clinically at cosmetic concentrations. Used alongside ascorbic acid and other actives in vitamin C powder treatment formats.
Also known as: D-ribose
skin-conditioninghumectant
Benefits
- ✓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
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Ascorbic Acid+ Betaine+ Panthenol
