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 name | GUANOSINE |
| Function | OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 118-00-3 |
| EC number | 204-227-8 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
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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