Linoleic acid is a common polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) found in plant-based oils, nuts, and seeds. It is a component of membrane phospholipids, providing a structural function to maintain the membrane fluidity of the epidermis's transdermal water barrier. Linoleic acid can induce red blood cell and hemoglobin damage through an oxidative mechanism.
- Common polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA).
- Found in plant-based oils, nuts, and seeds.
- Part of membrane phospholipids.
- Functions as a structural component to maintain membrane fluidity of the epidermal transdermal water barrier.