Description Ferulic Acid powder is a skincare ingredient with powerful antioxidant properties and the ability to help protect the skin sun damage. It also helps stabilize Vitamin C in a formulation, by slowing down the undesirable oxidation of Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic/ Ascorbic Acid). INCI Name: Ferulic Acid Other Names: Cinnamic Acid Derived From: Rice bran oil Appearance: Free-flowing Powder Colour: Amber/ Light yellow to tan/ yellowish-brown or off-white or white Smell: Mild pleasant smell to none Ingredient Function: Antioxidant, UV protection, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) stabilizer Purity: 99% Solubility: Ferulic Acid is soluble in Ethanol, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol Usage Rate: 0.1% to 1%, up to 5% Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container, in a cool and dry place, away from light and moisture Shelf Life: 2 years, if properly stored Formulation Notes: Dissolve Ferulic Acid first before adding it in a formulation Incorporate pre-dissolved Ferulic Acid into the heated water phase (add the Ferulic Acid, and then heat to further dissolve it) OR add the pre-dissolved Ferulic Acid at the end of the emulsion process/ oil phase Alternatively, add pre-dissolved Ferulic Acid to cool-down phase of a formulation Ferulic Acid can also be dispersed into the heated water phase. NOTE that Ferulic Acid forms a milky/cloudy-yellow solution (and not a clear solution) when added to hot water Final PH of formulation: Adjust to final PH 3.0-3.5 Compatible with: Ferulic acid works well in formulations containing Vitamin C (Ascorbic) acid, Vitamin E, Panthenol Properties and Benefits of Ferulic Acid Powder Antioxidant: Ferulic Acid has the ability to neutralize skin-damaging free radicals that cause wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, dark circles and hyperpigmentation UV/ Sun Protection: Ferulic Acid helps prevent UV light from causing damages to skin cells Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties Boosts the effectiveness of other antioxidants in a formulation Anti-ageing property: Due to its antioxidant property, Ferulic Acid powder in formulations help improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in ageing skin Common Uses of Ferulic Acid Powder in Skincare Extends the shelf life of Vitamin C-based products: Addition of Ferulic Acid powder to Vitamin C formulations helps the product stay effective for longer, as the Ferulic Acid helps prevent/ delay Vitamin C oxidation Vitamin Stabilizer and Preservation: Ferulic Acid powder helps improve stability of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and other antioxidant vitamins in a formulation, to slow down Vitamin C oxidation and degradation. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is known to be highly unstable and quick to oxidize in formulations, causing it to become ineffective and lose its skin-loving benefits. Including Ferulic Acid in the same formulation helps keep Vitamin C stable and prevent it from oxidizing Fades Spots: Ferulic Acid helps fade hyperpigmentation. Studies revealed that formulations containing both Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots Vitamin E Booster: Ferulic Acid powder boosts the antioxidant properties and performance of Vitamin E in a formulation Vitamin C-E Performance Booster: Ferulic Acid powder helps increase the performance of Vitamin C and E in formulations. There are studies that revealed that Ferulic Acid boosts the sun-protection power of Vitamin C and E when they are all added in the same formulation. Furthermore, Ferulic Acid helps extend the shelf life of Vitamin C formulations by slowing down Vitamin C oxidation. Defense Against Free Radicals: Ferulic Acid helps fight free radicals that cause damage and premature ageing to the skin. This is due to its antioxidant properties Examples of Types of Products Ferulic Acid Powder is Formulated With Anti-aging products, including serums, moisturizers and more Sunscreens, after-sun products Skin brightening serums and dark spot correctors Eye creams Facial creams Lotions, eye creams *NOTE: This is a cosmetic grade product; For external use only (not to be consumed/ eaten); Use for formulation of cosmetic & personal care products only.
