Ferulic acid - 5 grams

Ferulic acid (FA) is present in the leaves and seeds of most plants, and in high concentrations especially in herbal bran such as rice, wheat, and oats. It has strong antioxidant properties that make it particularly useful in the formulation of anti-aging cosmetics. Chemically reactive molecules known as free radicals are produced as secondary products of natural biochemical processes. Once produced, they are capable of damaging almost any biological structure they contact. Our cells are vulnerable to free radical damage. In the skin, this damage can be considered as aging. Ferulic acid is excellent in neutralizing free radicals, especially those known as "superoxide," "hydroxyl radical," and "nitric oxide." It also works synergistically with other antioxidants to enhance their effectiveness. Interestingly, the antioxidant activity of ferulic acid is enhanced by exposure to ultraviolet rays, indicating that it may be beneficial in protecting the skin from sun damage. Ferulic acid is a natural product extracted from rice bran oil. A cosmetic raw material intended for external use only in cosmetic formulations. INCI: Ferulic acid. Recommended usage: 0.5 - 1%. Appearance: White or light yellow crystalline powder with a mild, pleasant scent. Source: Extraction and purification from rice bran oil. Solubility: Soluble in propylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol (EDG), dimethyl isosorbide (DMI), ethanol; dispersible in hot water (produces a milky yellow solution, instead of a clear one).