Is Ribose safe in cosmetics?
Ribose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ribose
INCI: RIBOSE [^1_8]
Ribose (CAS 50-69-1 [^1_8]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning (fundamental ATP building block — stimulates. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant, skin conditioning (fundamental ATP building block — stimulates cellular energy metabolism) [^1_9]
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; also GRAS as dietary supplement — no FDA cosmetic restrictions [^1_8]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ribose.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ribose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ribose allowed in the EU?
Ribose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ribose do in cosmetics?
Ribose functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning (fundamental ATP building block — stimulates cellular energy metabolism) [^1_9]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50-69-1 [^1_8].
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