Ingredient glossary
Ferulic Acid
INCI: Ferulic Acid
Worth paying for
Does Ferulic Acid clash with what you already use? Check it →Strong results with strong evidence behind them. This is one genuinely worth having in a formula.
What it does
- antioxidant
- photo protection
strong evidenceSeminal studies show that adding ferulic acid to a vitamin C + E serum improves stability and roughly doubles the photoprotective effect against UV damage.
On a label: usually effective at 0.5-1%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- all
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
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