Overview

Derived from plant sources like olives and sugarcane, it has exceptional moisturizing properties and compatibility with the skin's natural lipids. Squalane mimics the lipid content of the skin, enhancing the skin's natural barrier, preventing moisture loss and protecting against environmental stressors. It is a non-comedogenic ingredient suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It provides hydration without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue delivering softer, smoother skin.

Skin benefits

Promoter skin barrier function Protects against lipid oxydation

What research has shown

Squalene is one of the most common lipids produced by human skin cells and is a component of human sebum, squalane is the hydrolyzed stable version of it. It acts as a quencher of singlet oxygen, protecting human skin surface from lipid peroxidation. Squalane is technically an oil, however, it does not have an oily feel, is odorless, non-comedonal, antibacterial, and is safe for sensitive skin. Besides its emollient action, it is also used in treating skin disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, or atopic dermatitis

Peer reviewed science

• Indian journal of dermatology (2016)
• Advances in food and nutrition research (2012)
• Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces (2022)