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Adenosine
INCI: Adenosine
Smooths fine linesSoothesSupports firmness
A cell-signalling molecule the body makes itself, used to smooth fine lines and calm skin at very low doses.
What it is
Adenosine is a nucleoside central to cellular energy (it is part of ATP, the cell's energy currency) and to signalling. Applied topically at low concentrations, it acts as a smoothing and soothing signal molecule rather than a surface agent.
How it works
Signals smoothing
It supports processes associated with the appearance of firmer, smoother skin and the softening of fine lines.
Calms
It has a soothing quality, contributing to a comfortable, less-stressed-looking surface.
The evidence
Adenosine is well regarded and widely used for the appearance of fine lines and smoothness, effective at low concentrations and very well tolerated.
Worth knowing
One of the gentlest anti-ageing-appearance actives available, quietly effective rather than aggressive.
Evidence tiers reflect the general weight of published cosmetic-science literature on this ingredient, not a claim about any individual SENSCERA product. Cosmetic products support the appearance and condition of skin and hair; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.