HOME ／ Ingredients ／ Base Ingredients
Base Ingredients

Squalane

MoisturizingSebum / Acne
INCI: Squalane
In short · TL;DR
Category
Base Ingredients
Effect
Prevention of moisture evaporation, skin softening
Concentration
Primary data on a use level are unconfirmed.
Effect
Prevention of moisture evaporation, skin softening
Mechanism
An oil made by adding hydrogen to squalene (also found in sebum) to stabilise it; sources include shark liver oil, olive and sugarcane. A thin oil film reduces water evaporation.
Typical concentration
Primary data on a use level are unconfirmed.
Onset
Immediate
Cautions
Available in plant-derived and shark-derived forms. Insufficient for internal moisture retention when used alone
Journal

Related Journal

8
Skin-Concern SolutionsFor Those with Sensitive Skin Who Can't Use Anything -- Understanding What "Irritation" Really MeansSkin Longevity CarePracticing Skin Longevity with ingredients—morning and night routinesSeasonal & Environmental SkincareWinter skincare — protecting your barrier in a 30% humidity worldSkin Longevity SeriesThe Invisible Dryness Under Air Conditioning — The Science of TEWL and Barrier FunctionSkin Longevity SeriesThe Season-Change Switch: How the Autonomic Nervous System and the Skin Barrier Move TogetherSkin Longevity SeriesCeramide, the Protagonist — The Science of the Lipid That Binds the SkinSkin Longevity SeriesDesigning Moisture in Layers — Humectant, Occlusive, EmollientChoosing GuidesHow to Identify What Your Skin Actually Needs
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
← Back to Ingredients