A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of adenosine (a nucleotide) developed in the late 20th century. Intended to provide energizing and anti-fatigue benefits to skin, though adenosine itself was first identified as a natural cellular compound in the early 20th century.