INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Phytosqualane
Phytosqualane is the plant-derived form of squalane, a saturated hydrocarbon (consisting only of carbon and hydrogen) with no double bonds, making it a stable oily liquid with a long shelf life. It occurs naturally in certain plant oils (e.g. olive) and is also found in human sebum. Its saturated nature distinguishes it from the less stable unsaturated counterpart, squalene.
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
1/5Category
emollient● Benefits
Squalane provides emolliency, surface occlusion, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) prevention, functioning as a superb moisturizer that leaves skin smooth without feeling heavy or greasy. It is compatible with all skin types, including acne-prone skin, and is safe for use in fungi-related skin conditions such as seborrhea or fungal acne.
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