Scientific name: Squalene
Classification: Active Ingredient
Moisturizing, soothing and emollient.
Tales from Nature
Squalane is a widely distributed organic cosmetic ingredient in nature with strong emollient properties. Present in shark liver, in the plant world it is found in olive oil, peanut oil, rice bran, amaranth seed and wheat germ.
In the human body, it is one of the most important components of sebum, manifesting itself as an oily substance that keeps the outermost layer of skin and skin hydrated, slowing water evaporation. Sebum protects the skin from aggressive external factors, such as detergents, chemical treatments, microorganisms, rays sun products.
Benefits
Squalane contributes to the maintenance of the hydro-lipid film that lines the epidermis, exerting a moisturizing and protective action of the skin against aggressive external agents.
The introduction of Squalane in cosmetics is rather recent and is linked to its additional beneficial properties, such as soothing and emollient, antioxidant, being able to counteract the action of free radicals and UV rays, and anti-aging. This is why it is used in numerous products and treatments, such as hand creams, face, body, products sun products, after-sun and sunscreens.
