Ferulic Acid
💚Very good
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
What it is
A potent plant-based antioxidant found in the cell walls of plants like rice, oats, and oranges.
How it works
Ferulic acid is a powerful free radical scavenger. Its primary role in skincare is to stabilize and enhance the antioxidant power of other vitamins, particularly Vitamin C and Vitamin E. This synergy significantly boosts the formula's ability to protect against UV-induced oxidative damage.
Formulation notes
Effective concentration: 0.5% - 1.0%
pH range: Most effective at a low pH (<3.5) when combined with Vitamin C.
Stability: Relatively stable, but most effective when used to stabilize other antioxidants.
Safety
Irritancy: Low
Comedogenicity: 0
Ratings
Paula's Choice: Best
INCIdecoder: goodie