Ferulic Acid - Essentially Natural

• INCI Name: Ferulic Acid
• Ingredient Type: Antioxidant active
• Function: Antioxidant, formula stabiliser for other antioxidants
• Appearance: Fine powder
• Usage Rate: 0.1-2%
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in hot water
• Best Use: Serums, lotions, creams, emulsions, and antioxidant blends
• Sizes: 5g, 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g or 1kg.

• Antioxidant serums and creams to support a more even, revitalised skin look
• Anti-ageing style formulations that target the appearance of dullness and early signs of ageing
• Vitamin C formulas where extra stability and antioxidant synergy is desired
• Products designed to help protect skin against environmental stressors

This product is suitable for:

• Formulators creating antioxidant-focused skincare such as serums and moisturisers
• Skin routines seeking a supportive antioxidant step alongside Vitamin C and Vitamin E
• DIY makers building stable, well-balanced active formulas with careful pH and processing control

This product is not:

• Intended for direct application to skin as a neat powder
• A substitute for sunscreen in daily sun protection routines
• Best for ultra-simple formulas if you are not comfortable working with actives and solubility challenges

• As an Antioxidant Booster: Use at 0.1-2% in serums, lotions, or creams to enhance antioxidant support.
• As Part of a Vitamin C Routine: Combine thoughtfully with compatible antioxidants, keeping formulation constraints in mind.
• Processing Tip: Add ferulic acid to the heated water phase, it is slightly soluble in hot water and may not fully dissolve until the full formulation is combined.
• Processing Tip: Mix thoroughly and ensure your final product has a stable texture and uniform appearance before bottling.

• For cosmetic use only
• Do not inhale powder, avoid creating airborne dust
• Wear gloves and eye protection when handling raw actives
• Avoid contact with eyes, if contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water
• Patch test finished products before full facial use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight

Q: Why is ferulic acid often paired with Vitamin C and Vitamin E?
A: It is known to work synergistically with other antioxidants and is commonly used to help improve overall formula stability and antioxidant performance.

Q: Will it dissolve completely in water?
A: Ferulic acid is only slightly soluble in hot water, it may look partially undissolved on its own but can disperse and dissolve more completely once the full formula is combined.

Q: Can I add ferulic acid to an existing product?
A: It is best used during formulation so it can be properly dispersed and stabilised, adding it to finished products often leads to poor solubility and uneven results.

Q: Is this a replacement for sunscreen?
A: No, antioxidants support skin against oxidative stress, but they do not replace daily broad-spectrum sun protection.

Q: What percentage should I start with?
A: Many formulators begin low, such as 0.1-0.5%, then adjust based on the product type and desired feel, staying within the recommended 0.1-2% range.