A stable, light emollient oil.
What it is
Squalane is the hydrogenated (saturated) form of squalene, a lipid that also occurs in human sebum. Cosmetic squalane is obtained from olives, sugarcane or other sources; historically also from shark liver.
Where it is used
Facial oils, moisturisers and makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not state the source of squalane.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Refatting
- Replenishing the lipids of the hair or of the top layers of the skin.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (1255)
- Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body cream · Unilever
- Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Day Cream · The Body Shop
- Aloe Soothing Night Cream · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Coconut Bronze Glistening Glow Powder · The Body Shop
- Second Skin Tint · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pout Lip Gloss Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Everything Base Face Icon Complexion Palette · Revolution
- Revolution Juicy Peptide Lip Balm · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Bronzing Drops · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Eye Cream · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Blush Drops Pink Rosie · Revolution