Riboxyl

Riboxyl, ribose for energizing care

Riboxyl is a white to yellowish powder from Canada with a one-word INCI: Ribose, a natural five-carbon sugar. It is water-soluble, works between pH 4.0 and 8.0 and is used at only 0.5 to 1% in the finished product, so a 10 g trial pack covers many test batches. The supplier positions it as an energizing age care ingredient for skin that looks tired, dull and less firm.

Why ribose

Skin cells need energy to renew themselves and to produce the support materials that give skin its firmness. Ribose is one of the building blocks of the molecules that carry that energy. The supplier describes Riboxyl as helping cells keep their energy supply so that skin can maintain its firm look. In cosmetic terms it supports a global age care concept: smoother looking wrinkles, more elastic skin and a fresher, more radiant complexion.

Where it fits

Serums, creams and ampoules for tired-looking, mature skin are the core. Energizing products for city skin, radiance serums, firming creams and men's moisturizers benefit from the short, modern ingredient name. Ribose also suits light hair and scalp tonics with an energizing message.

Handling the powder

Dissolve Riboxyl in the water phase once the base ingredients are in solution, or add it to an emulsion during cool-down below 40 °C. It dissolves easily and does not change viscosity. Keep the finished product between pH 4.0 and 8.0, and since it is a sugar, use a robust preservative system.

Partners

For a complete energizing concept, combine it with coenzyme Q10 liquid and niacinamide, or add TEGO Cosmo C 100 for a creatine angle. Explore more in our cosmetic actives section.