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Ferulic acid 99% (Natural)

Product details

 

Assay: 99.3%

Source: Rice Bran

Appearance: Fine white to off white powder.

Solubility: non-denatured 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

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.  references and abstracts

DISCLAIMER:Any statements about products sold by BulkActives have not been evaluated by the FDA.  Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to be used as nutritional supplements. Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Ferulic DIY Formulating ideas 

 

1. DIY C+E+Ferulic (sample recipe)

2. Anhydrous vitamin C combo (L-ascorbic acid with Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in a waterless silicone base)

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  (co-solvent)  

L-ascorbic Acid   15%  

Propylene Glycol   (solvent )- Replace with Ethanol (UNdenatured ethanol, vodka, grain alcohol, Everclear). Do NOT use denatured alcohol.

Glycerin (solvent, humectant)

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

Alpha Tocopherol   1%  - Replace with mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols

Phenoxyethanol (bactericide) - Use Euxyl PE 9010  or Euxyl K300

Triethanolamine (base for forming cinnamic acid) - not required

Ferulic Acid   .5%

Panthenol (humectant, emollient, moisturizer)

Sodium Hyaluronate (humectant)

Optional extras: Idebenone, CoQ10, 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
  • 'Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin' Read Full Text here
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Ferulic Acid Natural


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Ferulic acid in skin care:

 

  • antioxidant,
  • lightening & brightening
  • stabilizes L-Ascorbic
  • sun damage protection