Linoleic acid is a vital component in normal sebum that does
what it is supposed to: Protect the skin. Skin/sebum in people
(and animals) prone to acne and other skin problems have been
found to be deficient in linoleic Acid. Sebum deficient in
linoleic acid is hard and sticky and clogs pores. It looks
greasy and has fewer protective and anti-inflammatory
properties. - Acne and other problem prone skin (in people and
animals) are lacking in linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is a
component in the ceramides that make skin strong and impermeable
and thus less easily ruptured and less sensitive to irritations.
- This can be changed with topical application. - Grape seed and
Safflower oil are over 70% linoleic acid. - Linoleic Acid
inhibits the enzymes that convert Testosterone to DHT. Both
types. So it can help with hirsutism, hairloss and acne. -
Linoleic Acid is anti-inflammatory and protects the skin from UV
damage. - Linoleic Acid inhibits melatonin and thus fades
hyperpigmentation. - Linoleic acid is anti-microbi