A glycerol ester of linolenic acid used as an emollient.
What it is
Glyceryl linolenate is the monoester of glycerol and linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Used in creams, serums, facial oils and hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (57)
- Natural Nail Treatment · ArtDeco
- Zmywacz witaminowy 200 ml – Nail Polish Remover with Vitamins · NEONAIL
- INGLOT PLAYINN Vitamins Power Nail Conditioner · Inglot
- Twist And Care · Pupa Milano
- Nail Rehab · Pupa Milano
- Never Without · Pupa Milano
- Multi Nail Care 7 in 1 · Pupa Milano
- Soul & Body Lotion Emberean · BABOR
- Soul & Body Routine Grounding Gift Set · BABOR
- Soul & Body Scrub Agathist · BABOR
- Barrier Protection Routine · BABOR
- Travel Size 1-pc Renewal Eye Zone Patch · BABOR