Ingredient

ferulic acid

Low risk

FunctionAntioxidant

What it is

Ferulic acid is a plant-derived antioxidant found in the cell walls of seeds, grains and other botanicals.

What it does

It helps neutralise free radicals and is especially valued for stabilising other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, helping an antioxidant blend stay effective for longer.

Typical use

Commonly used at low levels in antioxidant serums and daytime treatments, frequently paired with vitamin C.

Who it suits / good to know

Generally suits most skin types and is a popular partner in "vitamin C" style formulas.

Safety

Graded low risk as a plant antioxidant with low irritation potential. Well-formulated products are generally well tolerated; patch-test if your skin is sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - plant/vitamin antioxidant with low irritation potential.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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