Folic Acid
Primary Function
Stabilizer
Health Score
7/10
Eco Score
5/10
Also Known As
vitamin B9, folacin
About Folic Acid
Vitamin B9 used in skincare for its cell regeneration and DNA repair properties. Helps maintain healthy skin cell turnover and fights aging signs.
Formulation Role & Skin Benefits
Folic Acid is selected for formulations requiring protecting delicate active ingredients from degrading due to light, air, or heat, delivering ensuring your product works as effectively on the last day as the first.
Best suited for all skin types, essential for high-performance and antioxidant formulas. Typical formulation context: antioxidant serums, vitamin C formulas, retinol creams, and emulsions.
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