Commonly known as: Squalane.
I.N.C.I. list name: Squalane.
Extraction process: Hydrogenation of the unsaponifiables in olive oil.
Source: Plant-based (olive oil).
Botanical name: Olea europaea.
Family: Oleaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Fruits.
Origin, provenance: Spain.
Chemical properties: Branched chain saturated hydrocarbon; Hydrogenated version of squalene; Density: 0.810 - 0.820 g/cm3; Insoluble in water; Soluble in non-polar organic solvents and natural oils; Molecular weight: 422.81 g/mol; Refractive index: 1.4520 - 1.4570.
Properties: Emulsion, colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, balm, suspension, oil, aqueous solution, oily solution, oily suspension.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: At least 5%; Maximum permitted dosage: 100%.
Function: Emollient, hair conditioner, lipid restoring agent, skin maintenance agent.
Specificities: Emollient, restorative, softening, supple-making, hydrating, lipid-replenishing.
Benefits: All skin types, particularly dry and dehydrated skin; All hair types, particularly dry and dehydrated hair.
Facial Care(oily serums, creams, cleansing creams/lotions/gels, masks, scrubs, after-shave lotions);
Body Care (body lotions, foot and hand creams, massage oils, dry body oils, tanning treatments);
Hair Care(hair serums, conditioners);
Makeup (foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows, mascaras).
Store at room temperature, protected from light, moisture and heat.
There is no contraindication to the cosmetic use of squalane, it can be used without risk by children as well as pregnant and/or breastfeeding women.