The Basics On Ferulic Acid
What is Ferulic Acid?
A plant-based antioxidant.
What are other names for Ferulic Acid?
2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-, 3-(4-HYDROXY)-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)- 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXY- CINNAMIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID, CINNAMIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXY-, CONIFERIC ACID, and FERULIC ACID
What is Ferulic Acid used for?
Ferulic acid offers the following benefits for the skin: Ferulic acid is a powerful and natural antioxidant that can defend the skin against environmental assault. Ferulic acid is a powerful anti-aging compound in fighting free radical damage that contributes to skin aging Ferulic acid is useful for most skin types unless your skin is particularly sensitive Ferulic acid has been shown to have good penetration capabilities for the epidermis and dermis upon topical application3.
How Ferulic Acid is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Ferulic Acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Ferulic Acid During Pregnancy
What we know about using Ferulic Acid while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Published reproductive and developmental toxicity studies were not found.
General safety info about Ferulic Acid from CIR
The Expert Panel assessed the safety of six Cucumis sativus (cucumber)-derived ingredients and found them safe in cosmetic formulations in the present practices of use and concentration. These ingredients are reported to function in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents. Cucumber is a commonly consumed food; this fact suggests that these ingredients pose no significant safety issue following oral exposure. This assessment focused on the dermal exposure to the low concentrations of these ingredients as used in cosmetics. Some of the constituents of cucumbers have been assessed previously for safety as cosmetic ingredients.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Ferulic Acid
DERMAdoctor Kakadu C 20% Vitamin C Serum with Ferulic Acid & Vitamin E; DERMAdoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pads with Ferulic Acid & Vitamin E (30 count); Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty – Vitamin C+B+E Ferulic Serum; Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare – Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum; Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare – Ferulic + Retinol Anti-Aging Moisturizer
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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