Ferulic acid is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in many plants and seeds. Natural ferulic acid is extracted and refined from the rice bran of sativa Linne (Gramineae). White or light brownish-yellowish crystalline powder. Chemical name: 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid. Characteristic odor. Purity: > 98%. Soluble in natural oils up to 0.2%, practically insoluble in water (0.78g/L).
INCI Name: Ferulic acid
Benefits:
- Very powerful antioxidant and anti-aging agent
- Acts as a synergistic with other antioxidants especially vitamin C and E
- Can neutralize several damaging free radicals such as superoxide, hydroxyl radical and nitric oxide
- Prevents damages to skin cells caused by ultraviolet light
- Has anti-irritant properties
- May have some skin-whitening effects (inhibits production of melanin)
Use: Add to oil phase of emulsions or at the end of emulsion process. Suitable solvent: Ethoxydiglycol. Typical use level 0.1-2%. For external use only.
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