Ingredient decoded

Squalane

A moisturising emollient used to give skincare a smooth feel. Squalane is the saturated, more stable relative of squalene; the two names do not mean quite the same thing.

Emollient

Chemical structure: Squalane — Squalane · C₃₀H₆₂
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First things first: what is it?

Squalane is made by saturating squalene, producing a more stable moisturising ingredient.

What does it do?

Softness

It is used in moisturising creams and other cosmetics for its skin-conditioning feel.

Science or just a good story?

This is a formulation role, not evidence that squalane alone treats a skin condition.

Spot it on the label

Look for Squalane in the ingredient list.

So, is it a useful ingredient?

Think softening support in a formula. Do not infer its plant or animal source from the ingredient name alone.

Squalane

First things first: what is it?

What does it do?

Softness

Science or just a good story?

Spot it on the label

So, is it a useful ingredient?

Common product types

moisturiser

Related skin concerns

dryness

Related product profiles

Dynasty Cream

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