Ferulic acid powder (30 g)

Ferulic acid is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in many plants and seeds. Natural ferulic acid is extracted and refined from the rice bran of sativa Linne (Gramineae). White or light brownish-yellowish crystalline powder. Chemical name: 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid. Characteristic odor. Purity: > 98%. Soluble in natural oils up to 0.2%, practically insoluble in water (0.78g/L).








INCI Name: Ferulic acid





Benefits:





- Very powerful antioxidant and anti-aging agent




- Acts as a synergistic with other antioxidants especially vitamin C and E




- Can neutralize several damaging free radicals such as superoxide, hydroxyl radical and nitric oxide




- Prevents damages to skin cells caused by ultraviolet light




- Has anti-irritant properties




- May have some skin-whitening effects (inhibits production of melanin)





Use: Add to oil phase of emulsions or at the end of emulsion process. Suitable solvent: Ethoxydiglycol. Typical use level 0.1-2%. For external use only.





Applications: Anti-aging serums, face creams, lotions, eye creams, lip treatments, sunscreens, antiperspirants.





Raw material source: Rice bran of sativa Linne (Gramineae)





Manufacture: Ferulic acid is extracted and refined from the rice bran of sativa Linne (Gramineae).