Why Your Skin Craves Fatty Acids (and Where to Find Them)

The Fatty Acid Fix: How These Skin Superstars Rebuild Your Barrier

You’ve probably heard of hyaluronic acid, retinol, and maybe even peptides. But fatty acids? They’re the quiet overachievers in skincare, especially when it comes to repairing your moisture barrier.

Fatty acids like linoleic, lauric, and palmitic acid are naturally found in ingredients like rosehip oil, coconut oil, and mango seed butter, three of the powerhouse botanicals inside The Balm. Together, they do more than just moisturize. They help:

• Rebuild your skin’s barrier, sealing in hydration and keeping irritants out

• Soothe inflammation, especially on sensitive lips or dry patches

• Support long-term healing, not just surface-level softness

We don’t just use these ingredients, we use them in their most potent, unrefined form. Clean beauty isn’t about minimalism but rather about maximal effectiveness without compromise.

Ginny’s Tip: Apply The Balm on damp skin (yes, even on your lips) to trap hydration and let those fatty acids really get to work.