The Basics On Adenosine
What is Adenosine?
Yeast-derived ingredient that functions as a good soothing and skin-restoring agent.
What are other names for Adenosine?
9-B -D-RIBOFURANOSYL 9H-PURIN-6AMINE, 9-B-D-RIBOFURANOSYL-9H-PURIN-6-AMINE, 9-B-D-RIBOFURANOSYLADENINE, 9H-PURIN-6AMINE, 9-B -D-RIBOFURANOSYL, ADENINE RIBOSIDE, ADENINE-9 B-D-RIBOFURANOSIDE, ADENINE-9-B -D-RIBOFURANOSE, ADENOSINE, and B-D-RIBOFURANOSIDE, ADENINE-9
What is Adenosine used for?
Adenosine decreases the appearance of wrinkles by energizing the skin’s surface. Studies have shown skincare containing adenosine led to significant improvements in skin smoothness, decreased appearance of crow’s feet, and reduce the depth of brow wrinkles. The result is a smoother more youthful complexion.
How Adenosine is classified
Skin-Soothing, Skin-Restoring
Recommendations for using Adenosine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Adenosine During Pregnancy
What we know about using Adenosine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Adenosine (50, 100, and 150 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally to mice and rats once a day for 5 days.31 Decreased spermatogenesis and increased numbers of abnormal sperm were noted. No other details regarding this study were provided
General safety info about Adenosine from CIR
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety assessed the safety of Adenosine, Adenosine Phosphate, Adenosine Triphosphate, Disodium Adenosine Phosphate, and Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate. These ingredients are reported to function as skin-conditioning agents – miscellaneous. The Panel considered the available data and concluded that the five adenosine ingredients reviewed in this report are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.
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Products where you might find Adenosine
IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep; Wishful Chin Lift – Sculpting Sheet Mask; Armani Beauty Armani Prima Color Control Glow Moisturizer
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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