Ferulic Acid: Potent Botanical Antioxidant for UV-Stressed & Active-Rich Skincare Systems

Molecular Identity

• INCI Name: Ferulic Acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₄
• Source: Found naturally in rice bran, oats, wheat, and other plant cell walls

Functional Profile & Formulation Roles

Ferulic Acid is a plant-derived hydroxycinnamic acid widely used for its ability to stabilize oxidative-sensitive formulations and enhance the efficacy of other active ingredients. It is especially popular in modern skincare targeting photoaging, environmental stress, and urban skin fatigue.

• UV Defense Enhancer: Often paired with vitamins C and E for improved stability and synergy
• Formulation Antioxidant: Protects emulsions from premature degradation
• Brightening Co-Agent: Used in tone-correcting and pigmentation-balancing systems
• Plant-Based Appeal: Suitable for clean-label and nature-identical cosmetic ranges

Typical applications: antioxidant serums, photoprotection boosters, eye care, pre-aging formulas, scalp treatments. Available in bulk quantities for commercial manufacturing and formulation testing.

Suggested Use Levels

• Antioxidant stabilization systems: 0.1–0.5%
• Vitamin synergy blends: 0.25–0.6%
• Spot or tone-correction serums: 0.2–0.4%

Low water solubility. Use solubilized or with alcohol/glycol carriers. Process under 40 °C when possible. Ideal pH range: 4.0–6.5.

Material Characteristics

• Purity ≥ 99% (HPLC)
• Appearance: Off-white to light beige crystalline powder
• Odor: Mild, phenolic
• Plant-based, vegan, non-GMO

Standard technical documentation includes: COA, HPLC trace, MSDS, heavy metals, microbial tests, stability data, and solvent residues.

Compliance & Regulatory Overview

• INCI: Ferulic Acid
• CAS: 1135-24-6
• REACH compliant – details available on request
• Approved for use in cosmetics under EU regulation

Bulk Ingredient Access – Industrial Supply Program

• Fast EU delivery from warehouse stock
• Pack sizes available for lab, pilot or full-scale production
• Full traceability and batch-to-batch consistency
• Supportive documentation for regulatory, QA and formulation teams
• Scalable supply for ongoing production demands
• Competitive B2B pricing tiers with volume discounts

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