Ferulic Acid
antioxidantCAS: 1135-24-6
Plant antioxidant that doubles photoprotection of vitamins C and E when combined. Stabilizes other antioxidants.
Safety Ratings
Safety5/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy0/5
EWG Score1/10
Skin Type Compatibility
oily
5/5
dry
4/5
sensitive
4/5
combination
5/5
normal
5/5
Addresses Concerns
sun damageagingpigmentation
Functions
antioxidantphotoprotectionstabilizer
Known Interactions
synergy
Tocopherol
Ferulic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E) work synergistically as part of the gold standard antioxidant combination. Ferulic acid stabilizes both vitamin C and E, extending their shelf life and boosting photoprotective efficacy.
synergy
Ascorbic Acid
Ferulic acid stabilizes L-ascorbic acid and doubles its photoprotective capacity. The landmark 2005 Duke University study showed that adding 0.5% ferulic acid to a vitamin C + E formulation boosted UV protection from 4-fold to 8-fold.
Products Containing This Ingredient
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