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Folic Acid

Our database includes 338 products that contain Folic Acid.

Explained

Folic acid is a form of Vitamin B9. Our bodies use folic acid for creating new cells and for DNA repair.

Folic acid is an antioxidant, making it an effective skin repair ingredient.

In vivo studies show folic acid to increase UV-C induced DNA damage on human fibroblasts. This is because folic acid is effective at rejoining breaks in the fibroblast DNA. It is believed folic acid may play a role in reducing UV-B damage as well. While the mechanisms are unknown, it is believed folic acid plays a role in disrupting the DNA damage process.

Studies show using moisturizers rich in folic acid led to increased hydration of the skin. Hydrated skin is essential for collagen and elastin, or for keeping skin plump. One study found a reduction in wrinkles from using folic acid creams.

Foods rich in folic acid include leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, fresh fruit, and eggs.

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What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Folate
Vitamin B9
Folacin

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 33946
INCI Name FOLIC ACID
INN Name folic acid
EC #  200-419-0
Ph. Eur. Name acidum folicum
All Functions Skin Conditioning