OriginRibose is a pentose sugar derived from the carbohydrate chemical family, typically synthesized from glucose or other simple sugars. It is produced through microbial fermentation or chemical reduction and isomerization of glucose precursors.
D-ribopyranose is a D-ribose and the D-enantiomer of ribopyranose. It is a D-ribose and a ribopyranose. It is an enantiomer of a L-ribopyranose.
Formula
C5H10O5
Mol. Weight
150.13
CAS #
50-69-1
Form
Powder
State
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
murphy