When it comes to caring for acne-prone skin, we often hear about popular ingredients like niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. But one underrated powerhouse deserves more attention: Vitamin F. Despite its name, Vitamin F isn’t a single vitamin—it’s a group of essential fatty acids, mainly linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, that play a critical role in strengthening the skin barrier and reducing inflammation. This makes it especially beneficial for acne-prone skin, which often struggles with barrier damage and excess sebum. By replenishing what the skin lacks, Vitamin F helps calm breakouts, support healing, and maintain a healthier, more balanced complexion.
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What is Vitamin F?
Vitamin F refers to omega-6 (linoleic acid) and omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) fatty acids. These aren’t produced naturally by your body, which means they need to be absorbed either through your diet or your skincare routine. And if you have acne-prone skin, chances are your skin is lacking in linoleic acid—which research shows can make breakouts worse.
Why Acne-Prone Skin Loves Vitamin F
For skin that breaks out easily, the health of your skin barrier is everything. A weakened barrier can lead to increased irritation, inflammation, and clogged pores. Vitamin F works as a foundational ingredient to restore that balance:
Helps unclog pores by balancing sebum composition (acne-prone skin often produces sebum low in linoleic acid)
Strengthens the skin barrier , making it more resilient against external irritants and bacteria
Soothes inflammation —a key component of active breakouts
Supports healing of post-acne marks and scarring
This makes it a game-changing ingredient for anyone caught in the frustrating cycle of inflammation and breakouts.
The Radiance Touch
Our Radiance Soft Cream isn’t just another moisturiser—it’s a skin-restoring treatment in a jar, designed with acne-prone and sensitive skin in mind. Powered by Vitamin F, along with brightening Brightenyl® and hydrating snow mushroom, this luxuriously soft cream works to repair, restore, and reinforce your skin barrier—without clogging your pores or triggering breakouts.
The result? Calmer, clearer skin that feels balanced, not burdened.
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F is for Fixing
Don’t let the name fool you— Vitamin F is anything but a fail. For acne-prone skin, it’s one of the most underrated but powerful allies. By helping restore the skin’s barrier, balance oil production, and reduce inflammation, it addresses the root causes of breakouts—not just the symptoms.
Give your skin the support it needs from the inside out. Make room for Vitamin F—and let your acne-prone skin finally breathe, heal, and thrive.
With love,
Alia
