Don\u2019t let the name fool you\u2014vitamin F is actually not a vitamin. \u201cIt’s an\u00a0essential fatty acid,\u201d says Nicolette Rauchut,\u00a0Senior stylist at\u00a0Lrn Beauty<\/a>. \u201cHumans and other animals need this element\u00a0in order to survive, considering the body cannot make this on its own.\u201d These essential fatty acids supply calories for the body to thrive, and support growth and development\u00a0along with blood pressure control and immune system support.<\/p> Holly Dear, owner\u00a0House of Dear Hair Salon<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0House of Dear Clean Beauty collection<\/a>, explains that vitamin F is the mixture of two fatty acids,\u00a0omega 3, and omega 6.\u00a0These omegas are found in supplements and certain foods, including salmon and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe two fats that compose what we refer to as vitamin F are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA),\u201d says Gina Rivera, Celebrity Stylist and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites<\/a>.<\/p> Vitamin F is particularly rich in linoleic acid (aka omega 6) in their natural biologically active form and helps condition and lubricate hair for an improved compatibility. It also promotes scalp and hair health by strengthening the scalp\u2019s skin barrier and the hair fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe nutrients found in vitamin F<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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