Ingredient glossary
Linoleic Acid
INCI: Linoleic Acid · Also: LA
Worth paying for
Does Linoleic Acid clash with what you already use? Check it →Strong results with strong evidence behind them. This is one genuinely worth having in a formula.
What it does
- barrier support
- hydration
- anti acne
strong evidenceA double blind cross-over trial with around two percent linoleic acid showed about twenty five percent reduction in microcomedone size and barrier studies support its role alongside ceramides and cholesterol in optimized repair mixtures.
On a label: usually effective at 1-2%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- acne prone
- oily
- combo
- dry
- compromised barrier
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- ceramides
- cholesterol
- retinoids
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