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Linoleic Acid
Approved Ingredients
Linoleic Acid
Linoleic acid is an omega-6 essential polyunsaturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in the oils of many plants and seeds - usually appearing as a colourless liquid. Rich sources of linoleic acid include Safflower, Evening Primrose, Sunflower and Grape seed oils.
Linoleic acid can be used in the production of soaps, and in skincare as a cleansing agent and emollient, helping soothe skin and retain moisture.
Other names: C18H32O2, 9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid, Telfairic Acid, (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
INCI Name:
Linoleic Acid
Ingredient origins:
Oil Palm Fruit, Sunflower Seed, Olive Fruit, Wheat, Corn
Role:
Cleansing Agent, Emollient, Surfactant
Common name:
Linoleic Acid
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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