Adenosine Triphosphate
Adenosine Triphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,605 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 56-65-5 |
| EC number | 200-283-2 |
| Prevalence | 22 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,605 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 33,100 |
Used in
Serums 27.3%Tanning 22.7%Sunscreens 13.6%Face Cleansers 9.1%Day Moisturizers 4.5%Essences 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Adenosine Triphosphate do in skincare?
- Adenosine Triphosphate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Adenosine Triphosphate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Adenosine Triphosphate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (27.3% of its uses).
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