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Ferulic Acid

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AntioxidantBrightening
INCI: Ferulic Acid
In short · TL;DR
Category
Antioxidant
Effect
Antioxidant (vitamin C stabilization and effect enhancement), brightening
Concentration
0.5-1%
Effect
Antioxidant (vitamin C stabilization and effect enhancement), brightening
Mechanism
Plant polyphenol derived from rice bran. Adding ferulic acid to vitamin C+E increases UV protection approximately 8-fold
Typical concentration
0.5-1%
Onset
Antioxidant: immediate
Cautions
Most effective when combined with vitamins C and E
Evidence & references
Lin et al. (2005) J Invest Dermatol [PubMed] - Foundational research on CE Ferulic
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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