Vitamin F (Essential Fatty Acids)
A blend of essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids that the body can't synthesise but skin barrier needs.
Incorporates into stratum corneum ceramides; reduces inflammation and restores barrier lipid balance.
- Restores barrier
- Anti-inflammatory
- Reduces TEWL
What the evidence supports.
- All skin types
No notable contraindications reported.
Later treatment or moisturiser step.
Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–5%
Year-round.
Fatty fish, flax, chia, walnuts.
- Dry, scaly skin
- Eczema flares
Oral supplementation amplifies topical effect for atopic clients.
The research behind Vitamin F (Essential Fatty Acids).
Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.
Journal of Advanced Research, 2015
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
Cutis, 2006
No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.
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