Riboflavin
Riboflavin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cosmetic colorant agent. It is used in 68 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 606 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | Riboflavin |
| Function (observed) | Cosmetic Colorant |
| EC number | 201-507-1 / 204-988-6 |
| Prevalence | 68 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex IV) |
| Scientific studies | 606 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 49,500 |
Used in
Serums 13.2%General Moisturizers 7.4%Toners 7.4%Wash Off Masks 7.4%Conditioners 5.9%Sheet Masks 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Riboflavin do in skincare?
- Riboflavin functions as a cosmetic colorant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Riboflavin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Riboflavin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.2% of its uses).
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