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Antioxidant

FERULIC ACID

CAS 1135-24-6 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A plant-derived antioxidant famous for stabilising vitamin C and boosting sunscreen protection. Very well tolerated and a workhorse of modern brightening serums.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Potent plant antioxidant — neutralises free radicals
  • Stabilises vitamin C and vitamin E in formulas
  • UV-protective synergy with sunscreens
  • Brightening on uneven tone

Known concerns

  • Can mildly stain formulas yellow
  • Photo-instability if poorly formulated
  • No significant safety concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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