Linolenic Acid

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INCI name

  • LINOLENIC ACID,

Alternative names

  • Acidum Isolinolicum,
  • Acidum Linolenicum,
  • L-Linolensäure,
  • Linolensäure,
  • Octadecatriensäure,
  • Omega 3,

Origin

  • vegetable (predominantly),

Definition

  • 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid (9Z, 12Z, 15Z),

INCI function

  • antistatic,
  • emollient,
  • skin caring,
  • hair conditioning,
  • Surfactant,
  • cleansing,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • Makes hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny.
  • gives volume, suppleness and shine
  • keeps the skin in good condition
  • helps keep the body surface clean
  • reduces the interfacial tension of cosmetic products
  • contributes to an even distribution during application
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 463-40-1 (CIS),

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 207-334-8 (CIS),

Studies, literature and statements

Kosmetik-Inhaltsstoffe A-Z, page 149

Essential fatty acid. Smoothing, retains oils.