Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 14 Aug 2026
Also known as: GLA
Fatty acid used in cosmetics Functions as an emollient and antioxidant
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What Is Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)?
Fatty acid used in cosmetics as an emollient and antioxidant. GLA is considered a skin-soothing agent. It’s found in black currant oil or seeds, evening primrose oil, and borage oil.
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Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) is a variant of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
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