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Skin Conditioning

LINOLEIC ACID

CAS 60-33-3 (CIS)
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An essential omega-6 fatty acid that helps build the skin barrier and rebalance oily, acne-prone skin. Very well-studied and skin-identical at low percentages.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Essential fatty acid for skin barrier
  • Helps regulate sebum and reduces clogged pores
  • Anti-inflammatory effect
  • Improves moisture retention

Known concerns

  • Highly oxidisable — needs antioxidants
  • Free fatty acid can be slightly irritating at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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