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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Isabelle Aron

Vitamin F: the skincare superhero you didn't know you needed

When it comes to superstar skincare ingredients, you’re probably clued up on things like Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and retinol. But one ingredient you might not be so familiar with is Vitamin F, which is known for its skin-boosting qualities.

So, what’s the deal with Vitamin F? Well, first thing’s first – Vitamin F is, somewhat confusingly, not a vitamin. It’s actually a term for two fats, which are called alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. But what’s so great about Vitamin F when it comes to your skin? We asked an expert to find out.

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