OriginArachidonic acid is synthesized from linoleic acid or produced through fermentation using microorganisms like Mortierella alpina. The fatty acid is then isolated and purified through extraction and chromatography processes.
Icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid
Formula
C20H32O2
Mol. Weight
304.50
CAS #
506-32-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 3 irritating / 2 not irritating (CIR 90 and 91)
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