Squalane for Silky Soft Skin

Squalane is a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that leaves a silky soft skin feel. Squalane is a natural component of our skin barrier and is therefore very well absorbed. It protects the skin from moisture loss and prevents the oxidation of the skin’s own fats. The regenerating squalane oil helps prevent skin aging, can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, makes the skin supple and soft, and promotes oxygen supply and cell regeneration. It is also very suitable as a carrier oil to transport active ingredients deep into the skin. It is mostly derived from olive oil, less commonly from rice bran or wheat germ oil. For cosmetics, the reactive squalene is converted into squalane. Squalane no longer contains unsaturated compounds and is therefore oxidation-resistant and long-lasting. Squalane was originally obtained from shark liver, hence the name. Squalus is the Latin name for shark. Unfortunately, conventional cosmetics still often use squalane from shark liver.