PLANT-BASED SQUALANE
Ready to take your homemade cosmetics to the next level? Olive-derived squalane is the perfect vegan ingredient to deliver unparalleled emollient and hydrating benefits to your skincare routine—effortlessly!
This dry-touch active works just like a plant oil and is highly sought after in the beauty industry. It blends seamlessly into facial serums, hair oils, creams, body treatments, and massage oils. All skin types love it, but dry and dehydrated skin will truly thrive!
- Radiant Glow: Enhances skin’s luminosity, leaving it soft and silky
- Sebum Balance: Helps regulate oil production and minimizes the look of pores, wrinkles, and fine lines for smoother skin
- Deep Hydration: A powerful emollient that replenishes the skin’s protective barrier to maintain moisture
- Restorative Shield: Nourishes and protects against pollution and free radicals, which contribute to premature aging
- Hair Care: Strengthens, coats, and protects hair while locking in hydration
- Makeup-Friendly: Spreads easily, enhances pigment distribution, and leaves a non-greasy finish
Origin: Spain
MORE INFO
Plant-derived squalane is obtained from the oil residues of various plants, including olive, amaranth, sugarcane, sugar beet, palm, rice, and wheat. Since olive cultivation has a lower environmental impact than other sources, it is often the preferred option.
Squalene, a natural component of olive oil, undergoes a hydrogenation process—without the use of solvents—to transform into squalane. Interestingly, squalane is also a natural part of human sebum!
Fun fact: In the 1980s, olive-derived squalane began replacing animal-based squalane in cosmetics—a great step forward!
INCI
Olea europaea (olive) squalane
HOW TO USE
This cosmetic active is oil-based and can be applied like a plant oil in facial care, eye treatments, body care, and hair treatments—either pure or diluted.
A patch test is always recommended before use.
For an effortless way to enjoy its benefits, simply add it to:
- Facial, hair, and body serums
- Face and body butters
- Pre-made (already emulsified) facial moisturizers or eye creams—use sparingly! Too much squalane can disrupt the delicate balance of an emulsion.
