Common Name(s): Mortierella glycerides,mortierella glycerides,zygomycete fungal oil,high-gla triglyceride
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides high-concentration gla as an omega-6 pufa precursor to dgla and anti-inflammatory prostaglandin e1 (pge1) series, with the fungal triglyceride backbone providing sc barrier emolliency.
Why It's Used: Mortierella glycerides are selected for their exceptionally high gla content from fungal fermentation โ the mortierella alpina production route delivers 2โ3ร the gla concentration of plant-based sources, providing pharmaceutical-grade anti-inflammatory pro-resolving lipid mediator precursors in a sustainable fermentation format.
How It Works: Gla (c18:3, n-6): ฮด6-desaturase pathway โ dgla โ pge1 (anti-inflammatory) + 15-hetre; pro-resolving lipid mediator synthesis โ reduced leukotriene-mediated inflammation โ ceramide biosynthesis support.
Typically Found In: Anti-inflammatory,eczema,barrier repair
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Mortierella gla content is consistent across fermentation batches โ unlike plant-sourced gla oils where efa content varies with climate and harvest conditions.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,mortierella glycerides zygomycete fungal gla review