Organic Linoleic Acid

Description

Organic Linoleic Acid

Organic Linoleic Acid is a straight chain unsaturated fatty acid. It is a colorless oil that is prepared from edible
fats and oils. Dilinoleic Acid and Trilinoleic Acid consist of two and three units of Linoleic Acid linked together,
respectively. In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in the formulation of many
types of products including bath products, body and hand preparations, cleansing products, eye makeup,
makeup, nail care products, skin care preparations and hair care products.

Linoleic Acid is abundant in many vegetable oils including safflower and sunflower seed oils. It is considered an
essential fatty acid as it must be supplied by the diet. Dimerization of Linoleic Acid results in Dilinoleic Acid,
also called dimer acid. Trimerization of Linoleic Acid results in Trilinoleic Acid, also called trimer acid.

FUNCTION

In cosmetics and personal care products, linoleic acid functions as an emollient and thickening agent. Additionally, studies have found that linoleic acid possesses anti-inflammatory, acne reductive, skin-lightening, and moisture retentive properties when applied topically on the skin.

COSMETIC USES:

– ANTISTATIC AGENTS
– CLEANSING AGENTS
– EMOLLIENTS
– HAIR CONDITIONING
– SKIN CONDITIONING
– SURFACTANTS