Commonly known as: Ferulic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid.
I.N.C.I. list name: Ferulic Acid.
Extraction process: Extraction from crude rice bran oil with an organic solvent, followed by a purification step by crystallization after extraction of impurities with hexane.
Source: Vegetable.
Botanical name: Oryza sativa L.
Family: Poaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Cell walls of rice grains.
Origin, provenance: China.
Chemical properties: Phenolic acid; Structure close to that of caffeic acid and curcumin; Soluble in water; Molecular weight: 194.18 g/mol.
Properties: Emulsion, colloidal solution, true aqueous solution.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: From 1.5 to 3%.
Function: Antimicrobial, antioxidant.
Specificities: Anti-inflammatory, photo-protective, lightening, soothing, antioxidant, plumping, regenerating, anti-radical.
Benefits: All skin types but particularly skin exposed to free radicals (pollution, smoking, UV exposure).
Face care (serums, creams, sun mists, sun creams, eye masks).
Store away from light, moisture and heat.
Ferulic acid is well tolerated and generally safe for most skin types. However, in very rare cases, a product with ferulic acid can generate light redness and irritations. Stop using it immediately. Therefore, before using skin care with ferulic acid, test a small area of your skin and wait 24 hours to see if rashes or other allergy symptoms appear. Avoid contact with eyes, but if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.