Guanosine

Guanosine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an opacifying, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGUANOSINE
FunctionOPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number118-00-3
EC number204-227-8
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,600

Used in

Day Moisturizers 50%Eye Moisturizers 16.7%Facial Treatments 16.7%Serums 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Guanosine do in skincare?
Guanosine functions as an opacifying, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Guanosine allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Guanosine?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially day moisturizers (50% of its uses).

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