What is Squalane?

I believe everyone has heard of squalane. It is Haba's flagship product. It is also a universal beauty oil. It has unexpected effects whether used on the face, hair, etc. So what exactly is squalane? Let me give you a detailed introduction below!

What is Squalane?

Squalane is a hydrocarbon oil with excellent performance obtained by hydrogenating squalene extracted from the liver of deep-sea sharks, so it is also called deep-sea shark liver oil. Squalane is mainly found in the unsaponifiable part of shark liver oil. It is found in the livers of various sharks, among which the content is higher in the liver oil of deep sea blue shark.

Benefits of Squalane

Squalene is a component existing in the skin, with good skin affinity. It can be highly miscible with the sebaceous glands secreted by the skin, forming a breathable protective film on the surface of the skin, which can fully exert the effect of moisturizing and skin care. It can effectively reduce dry skin and keep skin elastic and round.

Squalane has excellent water permeability and can penetrate into the skin, replenish cellular lipids and moisturize the skin. After massaging the skin with squalane, the skin can become soft, nourished and elastic. This is the result of squalane penetrating into the skin and exerting its full effect.

Squalane is an ethane structure and is not strictly speaking a vegetable oil. Good ductility, silky skin feel, non-greasy and not thick. It has a mild nature, is not allergenic, and is not likely to cause acne or pimples on the face. The nourishing level is moderate and it can be applied to most skin types. Squalane is relatively expensive and is generally used in higher-end cosmetics.