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Benefits
Explained
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
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Also known as: Olive Squalane
Squalane is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 10.7% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Squalane is most often found as ingredient number 10 within an ingredient list.
Of the 16 products in our database that have a known concentration of Squalane, we've seen concentrations from 3% to 100% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Squalane the most:
References
Products with Squalane
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 38226
- INCI Name: SQUALANE
- INN Name: squalane
- EC #: Â 203-825-6
- All Functions: Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning
