Ingredient

Adenine

Low risk

FunctionConditioning

What it is — Adenine (INCI: Adenine), a small nucleobase molecule used in a purified cosmetic form.

What it does — It is commonly used as a conditioning ingredient in skin and scalp formulas, included to support a smooth, comfortable and well-maintained surface.

Typical use — Appears in serums, essences and scalp treatments, often as a supporting component within a larger blend.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin and scalp types; it is used at low levels and layers easily with other ingredients.

Safety — Rated low risk and typically well tolerated. This is general information rather than medical advice; a patch test is a reasonable precaution for reactive skin.

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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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