Ferulic Acid
Also known as hydroxycinnamic acid, C E Ferulic
What is ferulic acid?
Ferulic acid is an antioxidant found in the cell walls of rice, oats, and bran. It fights the free radicals that sun and pollution create, and it keeps vitamin C and vitamin E stable. In one well-known study, adding it to a vitamin C and E serum doubled the serum's sun-damage protection.
Best forSun damage
Dark spots
Fine lines
Boosting vitamin C
Pairs well with
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Sunscreen
- Hyaluronic acid
Use with caution
- Benzoyl peroxide in the same application
- Serums that have turned dark brown
Ferulic Acid FAQs
Ferulic acid protects your skin from sun and pollution damage. It also keeps vitamin C from breaking down in the bottle.
Apply it in the morning on clean skin, then moisturizer and sunscreen.
Ferulic acid isn't an exfoliant. It is an antioxidant, so it doesn't peel or thin your skin.
You can use both in one routine. Most people use ferulic acid in the morning and retinol at night.
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