Linolenic Acid
Our database includes 315 products that contain Linolenic Acid.
Explained
Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid. Our bodies need to consume this to use it. Linolenic Acid helps condition and restore skin. It is also used to treat inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
Linolenic Acid reduces hyperpigmentation by disrupting melanin production.
Linolenic Acid is in many oils, include argan, rosehip, and hemp seed.
Read about Linoleic Acid
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Community Rating
Mixed
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Ala
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Linolenic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77324
INCI Name
LINOLENIC ACID
EC #
 207-334-8 (CIS)
All Functions
Antistatic, Cleansing, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant
