Ferulic Acid

What is it?

Ferulic acid is a plant-derived antioxidant commonly combined with vitamins C and E in serums to help stabilize the formulation and boost overall antioxidant protection.

What does it do?

Commonly used to enhance the stability and antioxidant efficacy of vitamin C/E serums. Clinical trials of ferulic-acid-containing antioxidant combinations have shown improved outcomes in facial rejuvenation alongside microneedling and protection against pollution-induced skin damage — always tested as part of a combination formulation rather than in isolation.

Ingredients it works with

• L-Ascorbic Acid — Works well together

  Ferulic acid chemically stabilises L-ascorbic acid and, combined with vitamin E, roughly doubles its measured photoprotection.

  Formulated together (e.g. a vitamin C + E + ferulic acid serum) rather than layered separately.

Real products containing this

• 10% Ascorbic + 3% Ferulic Acid — Skin Functional

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