The role and efficacy of ferulic acid in cosmetics

Ferulic acid,chemical name of which is 3-methoxy-4-neneneba hydroxycinnamic acid,is one of the effective ingredients of these traditional Chinese medicines because of its high content in Ferula,Angelica,Chuanxiong,Cimicifuga,Semen Ziziphi spinosae,etc.Ferulic acid has various biological activities and is widely used in various cosmetics.Let’s take a look at the role and efficacy of ferulic acid in cosmetics in the following text.

The role and efficacy of ferulic acid in cosmetics

1、The role and efficacy of ferulic acid in cosmetics

1.Anti melanin

Some reports suggest that ferulic acid can inhibit or reduce the proliferative activity of melanocytes.Using a 0.1~0.5%ferulic acid solution can reduce the number of melanocytes from 117±23/mm2 to 39±7/mm2;At the same time,ferulic acid can also inhibit the activity of tyrosinase,with a concentration of 5mmol/L ferulic acid solution exhibiting an inhibition rate of up to 86%on tyrosinase activity.Even if the concentration of ferulic acid solution is only 0.5mmol/L,its inhibition rate on tyrosinase activity can reach about 35%.

2.Antioxidant

Research has shown that ferulic acid is involved in antioxidant activity and can promote the production of glutathione and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADP)in the body,thereby eliminating free radicals and reducing the damage of ultraviolet radiation to the skin.The principle is that ultraviolet radiation creates various electron carrying free radicals on our skin,and NADP,along with other components,can eliminate free radicals that are fleeing around.

3.Sunscreen

There are also reports that ferulic acid can effectively absorb ultraviolet radiation in the wavelength range of 290-330nm,prevent or reduce skin damage caused by this wavelength of ultraviolet radiation,and has the ability to prevent sun damage.

2、Application and recommended dosage of ferulic acid

1.Ferulic acid has a highly conjugated system.When the concentration is 7%,it is a good light stabilizer and is widely used in sunscreen products;

2.Ferulic acid can be used in face cream,lotion,essence,facial mask and other cosmetics.

Specification:Ferulic acid 99%

Recommended dosage:0.1-1.0%

Explanation:The potential efficacy and applications mentioned in this article are all from publicly available literature.


Post time: Jun-06-2023