Squalane comes from a lipid that occurs naturally in your skin, It’s one of the more common chemical compounds that make up your sebum or the oil that’s secreted from your sebaceous glands.

That makes squalane a great moisturizer that helps slow down the signs of aging when it comes to your skin and helps prevent split ends or breakage in your hair.

It’s also a saturated oil that’s used in skin care products as a moisturizer, helps increase hydration, and thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, can help with acne and eczema.

One moisturizer worth taking note of is squalane. It mimics your skin’s natural oils, making it an excellent emollient. It’s also a natural antioxidant and has antitumor properties, protecting your skin from carcinogens.

100% plant-based emollient derived from plant sugars (sugar cane). Squalane occurs naturally in the lipidic layers of the skin and prevents moisture loss while restoring the skin's suppleness and flexibility. Squalane is highly resistant to oxidation and has a high affinity to skin cells due to its skin-identical structure. 

Commercially derived from shark liver, squalene/squalane is found in cosmetic products including sunscreens, anti-aging creams, lotions,  , deodorants, eye shadows, lip balms, lipstick, and face cleansers. It is also used in vaccines and in some have medicinal pills and supplements. Squalene can also be found in some lubricants and cleaning agents.

Applications:

♦ Humectant

♦ Skin moisture

♦ Skin conditioning

♦ Hair conditioning

♦ Make the skin more supple or elastic

♦ Fade fine lines