Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) Description
Fatty acid used in cosmetics as an emollient and antioxidant. GLA is considered a skin-soothing agent. It’s found in black currant oil or seeds, evening primrose oil, and borage oil.
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) References
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, March 17, 1998, pages 414-420gagamma linolenic acidmma linolenic acid
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