Snapshot
- Overview
- A lightweight oil that moisturizes skin without feeling greasy.
- Category
- Hydration, Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Emollient
Squalane Oil
A stable, saturated hydrocarbon oil obtained from olives, sugarcane, or fermentation, related to skin's natural squalene. It's used for lightweight emollience, barrier comfort, and a supple, non-greasy finish for diverse skin types.
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Our take
Is Squalane Oil a Good Ingredient?
It earns a Great rating for being highly stable, saturated, and less prone to oxidation, with studies supporting moisturization and barrier comfort alongside low irritation and low clogging tendency. Its skin-compatible profile suits a wide range of types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It locks in hydration and makes skin feel cushioned and smooth without heaviness, and is generally unlikely to clog pores, making it friendly for breakout-prone skin.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's found in facial oils, serums, moisturizers, and sunscreens as a primary emollient or slip enhancer, and used in makeup and hair oils for added softness and glide.
Before you use it
Safety
It's widely well tolerated with a low likelihood of irritation or comedogenicity. It suits sensitive and breakout-prone skin; patch test if you're highly reactive.
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