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MacDerma™ FA

MacDerma™ FA is found in the seeds and leaves of most plants such as oats, wheat and rice. It can also be found in coffee, apples, peanuts, artichoke, pineapple and oranges. It is an antioxidant which make it especially useful in the formulation of anti-aging cosmetics. MacDerma™ FA is an antioxidant that can destroy several different types of free radicals such as superoxide, hydroxyl radical and nitric oxide.

Brand: MacDerma (5 products)

INCI Name: Ferulic Acid

Functions: Antioxidant, UV Filter

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free, CMR Substances-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Formaldehyde-free, Fragrance-free, Gluten-free, Glycol ether-free, Hormones-free, Latex-free, Nanomaterials-free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Non-Phenolic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Palm free, Paraben-free, Petrochemical-free, Phthalates-free, Silicone-free, Soy-free, TSE-free, Talc-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Antioxidant Properties, Solubilizing, UV Protection

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin
China
INCI Name
Ferulic Acid
Ingredient Origin
Synthetic
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Antioxidant,
UV Filter
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Sunscreen Agents
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Antioxidants & Preservatives

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Antioxidant Properties,
Solubilizing,
UV Protection
Labeling Claims
1,4-Dioxane-free,
Allergen-free,
Animal Products-free,
BSE-free,
Bisphenol A-free,
Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free,
CMR Substances-free,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Formaldehyde-free,
Fragrance-free,
Gluten-free,
Glycol ether-free,
Hormones-free,
Latex-free,
Nanomaterials-free,
Nitrosamines-free,
Non-GMO,
Non-Phenolic,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
Not Tested on Animals,
Palm Oil-free,
Palm free,
Paraben-free,
Petrochemical-free,
Phthalates-free,
Silicone-free,
Soy-free,
TSE-free,
Talc-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Key Features
  • Photoprotection
  • Anti-Oxidant
  • Stabilization of other anti-oxidants

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Fragrances & Perfumes
Skin Care Applications
Anti-Aging Products
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Cream
Use Level
0.5 - 1%
Product Applications
  • Sunscreens
  • Cosmetics
  • Base for Fragrances
  • Anti-Aging Creams

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Appearance
Yellowish crystalline powder
Soluble in
Ethanol, Propylene glycol
Partially Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assaymin. 99%-
Melting Point170 - 175°C-
Optimal pH3.5--
Chemical Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ferulic Acid Contentmin. 99%-
Water Contentmax. 1%-
Residual Solvents
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pyridine Contentmax. 200ppm-
Toluene Contentmax. 0.089%-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NDSL (Canada),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Efficacy Testing

Ferulic Acid Augments Vitamin C+E Photoprotection

Exposure to UV light can cause thymine dimer formation in DNA which increases the risk of incorrect DNA repair and mutations, leading to cellular dysfunction.

Photoprotection ability (as assessed by reduction of thymine dimer formation) was measured on skin pretreated with vehicle, 0.5% Ferulic Acid (FA), 15% vitamin C + 1% vitamin E, or 15% vitamin C + 1% vitamin E + 0.5% FA and exposed to solar- simulated irradiation.

MacDerma™ FA - Efficacy Testing

Percent Fluorescent Tissue at 8 x MED*
Indicates presence of thymer dimers
*Representation of results as described in Fu Hsuig Lin, et al. Fig. 4

Result: In addition to its own photoprotection ability, Ferulic Acid significantly enhances the photoprotection efficacy of vitamin C+E.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature.