Emollient ingredient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
A monoester of glycerol and arachidonic acid (C20:4 omega-6) used as an emollient that mimics skin's natural lipids, providing softening and conditioning at the skin surface.
Also known as: glycerol arachidonate, 1-glyceryl arachidonate
emollientskin-conditioning agentemulsifier
Benefits
- ✓Provides emollient softening and moisturizing of skin surface
- ✓Arachidonate (C20:4) fatty acid ester supports skin lipid composition
- ✓Compatible with skin's natural sebum components
Watch for
- ⚠Arachidonic acid is a prostaglandin precursor (inflammatory pathway), but as a topical ester is generally well-tolerated and not known to trigger inflammation at cosmetic concentrations
