ferulic acid
noun
fe·ru·lic acid
fə-ˈrü-lik- 
: a white crystalline acid that is structurally related to vanillin and is obtained especially from plant sources (such as aspen bark)
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Sorghum Sorghum is a gluten-free grain that’s high in protein, magnesium, B vitamins, and several protective phenolic compounds such as ferulic acid, gallic acid, luteolin, and apigenin.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The oil-free elixir blends l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid to protect against free radical damage, stave off excess oil production, and clarify pores.
—Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
The anti-aging serum uses Vitamins B, C and E plus ferulic acid to firm the skin and help reduce wrinkles.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
With tranexamic and ferulic acids and vitamin C, this lightweight serum sinks right into the skin and serves as a great base for makeup.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 3 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The oil-free elixir blends l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid to protect against free radical damage, stave off excess oil production, and clarify pores.
—Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
The anti-aging serum uses Vitamins B, C and E plus ferulic acid to firm the skin and help reduce wrinkles.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
With tranexamic and ferulic acids and vitamin C, this lightweight serum sinks right into the skin and serves as a great base for makeup.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 3 June 2025
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“Ferulic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferulic%20acid. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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