What it is
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate is the disodium salt form of adenosine triphosphate, the nucleotide that carries chemical energy in living cells. In cosmetics it is used as a water-soluble skin-conditioning agent and is added to the aqueous phase of serums, lotions, and sunscreens. The salt form improves stability and solubility for use in formulas.
Safety & warnings
As a water-soluble conditioning ingredient used at low levels, it is generally well tolerated. It is not a fragrance allergen and is not an oil, so comedogenicity is not a typical concern.
Origin & sourcing
Typically produced through biotechnological or biochemical processes to yield the disodium salt of ATP, a naturally occurring biological molecule.
Questions everyone asks
What is disodium ATP in skincare?
It is the salt form of adenosine triphosphate, a natural cellular molecule, used as a water-soluble skin-conditioning ingredient in serums and sunscreens.
Why is the disodium salt form used?
The disodium salt improves the stability and water solubility of ATP, making it easier to incorporate into cosmetic formulas.