Ingredient
eicosapentaenoic acid
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3 fatty acid whose source varies by supplier, often from marine or algal oils. In cosmetics it works as an emollient, skin-conditioning lipid.
What it does
It helps soften and comfort the skin and scalp and is included for its reputation for supporting a calmer-feeling barrier.
Typical use
Used at low levels in moisturisers, scalp treatments and soothing balms, generally within a lipid blend.
Safety
Graded low risk as an emollient fatty acid with a low-irritation profile. Rich oil formulas can feel heavy on clog-prone skin; patch-test if reactive. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - fatty acid/lipid with emollient, low-irritation profile.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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