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Adenosine

aka adenine riboside · 9-beta-d-ribofuranosyladenine

Well-established anti-ageing active with FDA-recognised anti-wrinkle status. Prominent in K-beauty serums and foundations as a collagen-stimulating co-active complementing peptides and PDRN.

Benefits
  • Stimulates fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis
  • Anti-inflammatory via modulation of neutrophil/macrophage activity
  • Supports wound healing and barrier repair
  • Compatible across all skin types including sensitive
  • Hair follicle growth stimulation at scalp concentrations
Example uses
  • Anti-ageing serums
  • Eye creams
  • Foundations with skincare claims
  • PDRN combination serums
  • Sun serums with repair claims
Formulation notes

Stable pH 4–7; water-soluble. Decomposes under prolonged UV exposure.

Watchouts

Very low effective concentrations (0.1–0.5%) place it near the INCI list bottom. Commercial dose gap vs. studied concentrations not audited.

Clean beauty perception

Widely accepted — EWG rating 1. Accurately labelled naturally occurring (yeast fermentation). No safety controversy.