How to Use linoleic acid in a Sentence

linoleic acid

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  • Linolenic acid is the most common omega-3, while linoleic acid is the most common omega-6.
    — A.a. Newton, SELF, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Vitamin A and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, are used to promote healthy skin and coat.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Like the name says, this no-frills oil is nothing but pure rose hip seed oil and all its vitamin A and linoleic acid goodness.
    — Megan McIntyre, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2022
  • This is packed with linoleic acid, oat kernel, and silver mushroom to soothe and nourish skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022
  • At one time, there was concern that omega-6 fatty acids (known as linoleic acid) found in vegetable oil could cause inflammation.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Vitamin F is primarily found in linoleic acid (an omega 6 fatty acid) and linolenic acid (an omega 3).
    — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 12 Nov. 2020
  • But other animals’ guts don’t have the linoleic acid content that T. gondii needs to reproduce, so the parasite has to find its way back to a member of the cat family.
    — Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Grapeseed oil, as one Redditor points out, has awesome toning effects thanks to its linoleic acid content, which clears pores.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Like the first, the Rosi Drops' shimmering, peachy-pink tint is enhanced with skin-care ingredients like marula oil, vitamin F (a.k.a. linoleic acid), and a peptide blend for bouncy, dewy skin.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 July 2021
  • Made with a blend of aloe leaf extract, soybean oil, and linoleic acid (known to help inflammation), this makeup also provides some of the nourishment of skincare products.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022
  • The serum is formulated with rosehip seed oil, which is rich in vitamins that help fade acne scars and anti-microbial linoleic acid, and carrot seed oil, which stimulates cell growth and cleanse the skin of toxins.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Formulated with grape seed oil, omega-6 linoleic acid, shea butter, vetiver and myrrh oil, this shaving cream targets all the areas that may become prone to red, dry and irritated skin.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022
  • This oil is packed with oleic acid, linoleic acid, ceramides and vitamin E, and promotes beard density while reducing hair breakage and fortifying the skin.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Vitamin E and linoleic acid are also included to protect your skin barrier.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, the team discovered residue of oleic and linoleic acid, telltale signatures of olive oil.
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 4 June 2018
  • The nuts are know for being high in linoleic acid (essential fatty acid typically found in plants), vitamin E, Omega 6, copper, iron, calcium, and magnesium.
    — Shalwah Evans, Essence, 26 June 2019
  • Ingredients like argan and safflower oils are rich in linoleic acid, which is a type of omega-6 fatty acid that has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
    — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 22 Jan. 2018
  • In terms of non-commodity soybean breeding targets, Benson Hill has developed lines with high oleic/low linoleic acid oil content which is a healthier option for the human food supply.
    — Steven Savage, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Fromowitz adds that grapeseed oil's linoleic acid can also improve the barrier function of the skin and diminish redness, thanks to being anti-inflammatory.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Kaike's Melt cleanser seeks to keep things in balance by replicating the skin’s sebum layer with an antioxidant-loaded mix of oils including linoleic acid-rich grapeseed and anti-inflammatory hemp.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2021
  • Grape-seed oil is high in moisturizing vitamin E and linoleic acid, also known as omega-6 fatty acid, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that calms blemishes and retains moisture.
    — Cristina Montemayor, SELF, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Rosehip and grapeseed are also rich in linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid that acts as a building block for ceramides, an important moisturizing element that fortifies our skin's barrier.
    — Megan McIntyre, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Specifically, the label says that the product contains nutrient amounts below the minimum levels required for protein, linoleic acid, calcium, sodium, potassium, and chloride.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Theoretically, the properties in coconut oil should be beneficial to acne—vitamin E and linoleic acid soothe irritated skin, while lauric acid kills bacteria—but coconut oil hasn’t actually been shown to improve acne in any studies.
    — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 7 June 2018
  • Inflammation is also the underlying cause of many chronic skin conditions, including eczema and rosacea, so using topical products that contain anti-inflammatory ingredients like linoleic acid may help to soothe your symptoms.
    — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 22 Jan. 2018

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