DropBrigt® FLA | Ferulic Acid

DropBright® FLA is a natural phenolic compound derived from plants such as Ferula, Angelica Sinensis, and Ligusticum Chuanxiong. Known for its exceptional antioxidant, whitening, and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps protect skin from UV-induced damage, inhibit melanin production, and prevent oxidative stress. Ferulic Acid also enhances the stability and efficacy of other active ingredients like Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

INCI Name: Ferulic Acid
CAS Number: 1135-24-6
Function: Whitening, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory
EWG Score: 1 (Low Hazard)

Benefits

1. Whitening Properties:

   • Inhibits melanin synthesis by reducing tyrosinase activity and melanocyte proliferation.
   • Reduces melanin production by up to 86% at 5 mmol/L concentration.

2. Antioxidant Protection:

   • Neutralizes free radicals and protects against oxidative stress.
   • Enhances skin’s defense against environmental damage and photoaging.

3. Light Protection:

   • Absorbs UV radiation (290–330 nm) and reduces UVB-induced cytotoxicity in melanocytes.
   • Synergistic effect with Vitamin C (15%) and Vitamin E (1%) enhances photoprotection by 8-fold.

4. Anti-Inflammatory Action:

   • Reduces UV-induced inflammation by inhibiting CK2 phosphorylation and NF-κB activation.

5. Synergy with Vitamin C and E:

   • Stabilizes Vitamin C and E in formulations, doubling their antioxidant and photoprotective effects.

Suggested Usage

• Concentration:
  • Daily Use: 0.1%–1.0%
  • Special Purpose: 0.5%–3.0%
• Applications:
  • Whitening and brightening products.
  • Sunscreens and anti-photoaging formulations.
• Method of Incorporation:
  • Dissolve in polyols such as dipropylene glycol, propylene glycol, or butane-1,3-diol.
  • Add below 60°C to prevent degradation.

Features

• Stabilizes active ingredients in formulations.
• Enhances skin’s antioxidant capacity and protects DNA from UV damage.
• Suitable for water-based and oil-based formulations with proper solubilizers.

Physicochemical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Assay: ≥99.0%
• Melting Point: 170–175°C
• Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
• Sulfate Ash: ≤0.1%
• Heavy Metals (Pb): ≤10 ppm
• Arsenic (As): ≤3 ppm

Cautions

• Storage:
  • Store in a sealed container at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Optimal storage is at 2–8°C.
• Stability:
  • Sensitive to light, pH changes, and high temperatures; handle with care to preserve activity.

Packaging and Shelf Life

• Packaging: Customizable according to client requirements.
• Shelf Life: 2 years under recommended storage conditions.