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What Is Squalene?
Squalene is a lipid naturally produced by human sebaceous glands, comprising about 12% of our skin's natural oils. It plays a crucial role in maintaining skin moisture, suppleness, and protection against environmental damage.
In skincare, plant-derived squalene (typically from olives or sugarcane) is used to replenish this essential lipid. Note that squalene is less stable than its saturated form, squalane, and may oxidise more readily.
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Clinical Evidence & References
- Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477 View Study
- The Lancet: Oncology, October 2000, pages 107-112 View Study
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Squalene is a variant of Squalane, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
A lightweight emollient close to skin’s own oils
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