INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 21 products
Squalane
Squalane is a saturated hydrocarbon (containing only carbon and hydrogen) with no double bonds, making it a stable oily liquid with a long shelf life. It occurs naturally in certain fish and plant oils (e.g. olive) and in the sebum of human skin. Its saturated nature distinguishes it from the less stable unsaturated counterpart, squalene. It is listed under CAS # 111-01-3 and its IUPAC name is 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane.
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
1/5Category
emollient● Benefits
Squalane functions as a superb moisturizer providing emolliency, surface occlusion, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) prevention without feeling heavy or greasy. It is compatible with all skin types and conditions, including acne-prone skin and fungi-related skin issues such as seborrhea or fungal acne.
hydratingbarrier-supportemollientsoothinganti-acne
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