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Fatty Acids
Category
Emollient
Ingredient
Fatty Acids
Definition
Category: Emollient
Type: Ingredient
Definition: Fatty Acids are naturally found in the skin, they help our skin barrier to function properly and prevent trans epidermal water loss. Lack of fatty acids will further result in skin inflammation and can lead to the flare up of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
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Benefits
- Strengthen the skin barrier
- Reduce dry skin
- Reduce skin sensitivity and inflammation
- Protect skin from free radicals and environmental stressors
- Reduce TEWL
- Reduce signs of photoaging
Danger
- Can be slightly congesting depending on its presence in certain formulations.
Hint
Great ingredients for those with inflammatory skin conditions and/or a compromised barrier function.
Contraindications
N/A
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