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What it is
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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.
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People also like: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid
People also dislike: Lauric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide
Also known as: Ala, Alpha-Linolenic Acid, and Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Linolenic Acid is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.7% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Linolenic Acid is most often found as ingredient number 24 within an ingredient list.
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Products with Linolenic Acid
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 77324
- INCI Name: LINOLENIC ACID
- EC #: Â 207-334-8 (CIS)
- All Functions: Antistatic, Cleansing, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant