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Ferulic acid

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Ferulic acid

Topical ferulic acid shields the skin from sun damage, calms sunburn cells, fades dark spots, and smooths fine wrinkles when paired with lasers or microneedling. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and it is usually sold as serums. It fits into a routine easily because it works well with glycolic acid, vitamin C, and AHA blend glycolic and citric acids.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

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What to combine ferulic acid with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Glycolic acid Works well Use them in the same routine, applying glycolic acid first and ferulic acid right after, because antioxidants protect freshly exfoliated skin. Ferulic acid and glycolic acid
Vitamin C Works well Use them together in the morning, because they boost each other to protect your skin from daily damage. Ferulic acid and vitamin C
AHA blend glycolic and citric acids Works well Use them together by applying the acid first and the antioxidant serum right after, because antioxidants protect freshly exfoliated skin. Ferulic acid and aha blend glycolic and citric acids
Niacinamide Works well Use them together in your morning routine, applying the antioxidant serum first and following it with niacinamide. Ferulic acid and niacinamide
Lactic acid Works well Use lactic acid first, then ferulic acid, because antioxidants help protect freshly exfoliated skin. Ferulic acid and lactic acid
Mandelic acid Works well Use them in the same routine by applying mandelic acid first and ferulic acid right after, because antioxidants protect freshly exfoliated skin. Ferulic acid and mandelic acid
Citric acid Works well Use them in the same routine by applying ferulic acid after citric acid, because antioxidants help protect skin right after exfoliation. Ferulic acid and citric acid

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Questions and answers

What does ferulic acid do for the skin?

Ferulic acid helps protect your skin from daily damage and ultraviolet irradiation. It also may reduce signs of aging and pigmentation when combined with other antioxidants.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

How do you use ferulic acid?

You can use ferulic acid together with vitamin C in your morning routine, applying them together because they boost each other to protect your skin from daily damage.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

Should you use ferulic acid in the morning or at night?

Yes, you should use ferulic acid in the morning alongside vitamin C because they boost each other to protect your skin from daily damage.

Can you use ferulic acid every day?

Yes, you can use ferulic acid every day, and applying it together with vitamin C in the morning helps protect your skin from daily damage.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

Does ferulic acid cause purging or irritation?

Ferulic acid is unlikely to cause purging or irritation because it is a gentle, skin-protecting antioxidant.

Which skin types is ferulic acid best for?

Ferulic acid is best for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types, with Lovi giving top ratings to products like NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum and SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic depending on your skin type.

Can you use ferulic acid with glycolic acid?

Yes, you can use ferulic acid with glycolic acid in the same routine by applying glycolic acid first and ferulic acid right after, because antioxidants protect freshly exfoliated skin.

Research on ferulic acid

Behind this ingredient guide

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    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

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    Aishani Shah, MD

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    Asya Zubkova, MS

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    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

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    Victoria Derkova, MS

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