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INCI name

FERULIC ACID

Ferulic acid

AntimicrobialAntioxidantreviewed

A plant-derived phenolic acid used as an antioxidant.

What it is

Ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid) is a hydroxycinnamic acid found in plant cell walls, for example in rice bran and other cereals. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial and antioxidant.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams and ampoules, often together with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin E (tocopherol).

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether it was extracted from plants or produced by synthesis.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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