Ethyl Ferulate

Explained

Ethyl ferulate is an antioxidant derived from ferulic acid and ethyl alcohol. You'll most likely see this ingredient in sunscreens.

One study from 2014 found a concentration of 10% showed a similar SPF to Benzimidazole. Though this is considered a chemical UV filter, this ingredient is not listed as so. This is due to regulatory loopholes. You'll likely find this ingredient in "100% mineral" sunscreens.

This ingredient is typically found in concentrations between 0.5-1%. It is usually created synthetically or from rice bran oil.

See all 182 products with Ethyl Ferulate

What it does

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
UV Filter An agent that filters out certain uv rays

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Makeup
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 56000
INCI Name ETHYL FERULATE
EC #  223-745-5
All Functions Antioxidant