Fatty Acids Benefits Skin Health

ANET, France—According to a recent study, an omega-6 fatty acid stabilized compound (O6FASC) showed very good results in anti-inflammatory effects; and an O3FASC had anti-stress activities, whereas the O9FASC showed interesting results in improving elasticity and firmness (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009; 31(3):209-24). These new compounds presented an analogue structure of cutaneous lipid, stabilize the polyunsaturated fatty acids (face to oxidation) and demonstrated specific biological activities. The derivatives were synthesized via the same biotechnological process. The work described the choice of final structure, the design of the biotechnological process and the free solvent enzymatic synthesis used for the synthesis of these three cutaneous lipid analogues. The restructuring effect of such analogues has been demonstrated with an in vivo study on volunteers.