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Oleic Acid

Oleic acid is the mono-unsaturated fatty acid which can be found in the animal and vegetable, especially in olive oil. This product is among the famous fatty acid as it has many nutritional and cosmetic benefits hence used in production of creams, lotions etc.

BENIFITS :

Oleic acid boosts skin barrier protection, improves elasticity and decreases TEWL, and shields the skin from pro-oxidative stress. This particular fatty acid is also good when it comes to alleviating skin inflammation which causes skin redness. In addition, it is rich in antioxidants, which assists the skin in opposing oxidation, giving it a better appearance.

SKIN TYPES :

It is advantageous to dry and sensitive skin. People with oily or acne prone skin may consider bleeding oleic acid carefully as its product generally has a richer texture and could cause blockage of skin’s pores on some occasions.