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Linoleic acid is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, it is the most abundant polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) present in the epidermis. The metabolism of PUFA’s is highly active in the skin and has a direct role in the maintenance and integrity of the skins moisture barrier. A diet low in linoleic acid will result in scaly and pruritic (itchy) skin disorders.
Sources:
- Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effect of some topical application of some plant oils. International Jornal of Molecular Sciences, 2017.