The Basics On Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla)
What is Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla)?
Fatty acid found primarily in vegetable oils used in cosmetics as an emollient and antioxidant.
What are other names for Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla)?
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What is Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla) used for?
Gamma linolenic acid is a fatty substance found in various plant seed oils such as borage oil and evening primrose oil. People use it as medicine. Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is used for conditions that affect the skin including systemic sclerosis, psoriasis, and eczema.
How Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla) is classified
Antioxidants, Emollients, Skin-Restoring
Recommendations for using Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla) during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla) During Pregnancy
What we know about using Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla) while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Data on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of apple-derived ingredients were not found in the published literature nor were unpublished data provided.
General safety info about Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla) from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed the safety of 28 apple-derived ingredients, which function mostly as skin conditioning agents in cosmetic products. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of these ingredients, and concluded that 25 ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics as described in this safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, but that the available data are insufficient for determining the safety of 3 apple-derived ingredients in cosmetic products, pyrus malus (apple) root extract, pyrus malus (apple) stem extract, and malus domestica (apple) stem extract.
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Products where you might find Gamma Linolenic Acid (Gla)
Lancer Skincare Caviar Lime Acid Peel with Glycolic Acid 10% + Phytic Acid 10% + Retinol (1.7 oz.); Sunday Riley GOOD GENES All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment (1.7 oz.); Sunday Riley GOOD GENES All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment (1 fl. oz.); N/A
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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