Ferulic Acid
Low ConcernQuick verdict
Low riskFerulic Acid skin safety dashboard
Ferulic Acid scores 82/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.
Comedogenic rating
1/5Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.
Fungal acne concern
LowerNo major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.
Pregnancy concern
LowerNo elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.
Skin types to avoid
None flaggedBased on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.
What is Ferulic Acid and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Ferulic Acid. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.
Will Ferulic Acid clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Ferulic Acid has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Ferulic Acid?
Ferulic Acid currently scores 82/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Ferulic Acid safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Ferulic Acid a safety score of 82/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Ferulic Acid?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Ferulic Acid, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
How we rate this ingredient
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PubChem
Ref: CAS 1135-24-6
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EU CosIng
Ref: INCI: Ferulic Acid
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Commonly used with Ferulic Acid
Ingredients that most often appear alongside Ferulic Acid in the formulas we have analyzed. Open any one to see its comedogenic rating and safety profile.
