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Ferulic acid 99% (Natural)

Is an active ingredient for DIY skin care and homemade cosmetics from BulkActives.

Product details

Assay: 99.3% Appearance: Fine white to off white powder.

Solubility:soluble in cold ethanol, very slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in Dimethyl isosorbide
Percentage for C+E+Ferulic: 0.5%

Suggested percentage: No data available - up to customer's discretion.

Storage: Store in cool and dry place. Keep away from direct strong light and heat.
Country of origin: China Manufacturer's Data: Ferulic Acid COA

C+E+Ferulic

"SkinCeuticals antioxidant combination of C+E+Ferulic delivers an unprecedented 8 times the skin's natural protection against photoaging - neutralizing free radicals, helping build collagen, and providing unmatched antioxidant protection. Containing 15% pure L-ascorbic acid and 1% alpha tocopherol, the addition of 0.5%Ferulic acid doubles the already synergistic benefits of the original high-potency formula, C+E, transforming it into an unrivaled super-antioxidant combination." SkinCeuticals, CE Ferulic Fact Sheet

DIY C+E+Ferulic serum

Skinceuticals ingredient listing - DIY alternative

Water

Ethoxydiglycol (solvent, penetration enhancer) - Replace with Arlasolve DMI

L-ascorbic Acid 15%

Propylene Glycol (solvent for Ferulic acid) - Can use Ethanol

Glycerin (solvent, humectant)

Laureth-23 (nonionic surfactant, emulsifier) - Replace with Gelmaker Plus

Alpha Tocopherol 1% - Replace with mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols

Phenoxyethanol (bactericide) - Use Optiphen plus

Triethanolamine (pH balancer)

Ferulic Acid .5%

Panthenol (humectant, emollient, moisturizer)

Sodium Hyaluronate (humectant)

Optional extras: Idebenone, CoQ10, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, centela asiatica

References:

'Stabilized ascorbic acid compositions and methods therefor' (Pinnell's C+E+ferulic patent) USPTO patent search (patent number: 20050154054) or Google patents

SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Fact Sheet (PDF)

'Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin' Read Full Text here

Ferulic acid is commonly used in the DIY C+E Ferulic serum (commonly known as skinceuticals). The powder provides broad spectrum sun damage and antioxidant protection. It is also used for to skin lightening and brightening formulas.

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