Active ingredient
Squalane
INCISqualane
Last reviewed by BIOSAR Scientific Team, PharmD, Cosmetic Chemistry, Pharmacy practice on .
Squalane is the saturated, shelf-stable form of squalene, a lipid the skin produces naturally. It restores the lipid layer of the stratum corneum, supports barrier resilience, and softens the skin without occlusive heaviness. Pairs freely with all other actives. Non-comedogenic. No conflicts.
Considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Squalane is a hydrogenated form of an endogenous skin lipid. Mother to Baby flags no concern for cosmetic squalane use during pregnancy or lactation.
What Squalane does
Skin-mimicking lipid derived from plant sources. Delivers barrier support and a non-greasy finish. Pairs well with Retinol to improve tolerability.
What the research says
- 14 daysA moisturiser base with squalane in adults with eczemaA double-blind trial in 32 adults with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis compared two moisturisers on the same base, which contained squalane. Hydration rose about 38% with the base alone and 84% with added soothing actives.A clinical study in patients, in a medical setting. It is shown for the science of the ingredient, not as an example of cosmetic use.Read the study →Dermatology Research and Practice 2024
Where it helps
Concerns Squalane addresses
Aging
The first time you notice it is rarely a wrinkle. It is a quality of light — the way your skin catches it differently in a morning mirror,…
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Dryness is a barrier dysfunction in which skin loses water faster than it can retain or replenish it, presenting as flaking, tightness,…
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Dull skin is the visible loss of luminosity, where the surface appears flat, grey, or fatigued instead of light-reflective. The underlying…
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If you have sensitive skin, you have probably been told it is in your head — by a product that says "gentle" on the label, by a friend…
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Sun damage is the cumulative photoaging caused by ultraviolet radiation, presenting as solar lentigines, irregular pigmentation, fine…
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