Shark Squalane

INCI name: Squalane, Squalene.

Function: Antistatic, emollient, hair conditioner, lipid restorer, skin care agent, solvent.

Origin: Animal.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation: Not regulated.

Where to find it / Where they are found?: Face serums, lip balms, face creams, hand creams, body oils, sun gels/creams, eye creams, tinted creams.

Health risks: /

Environmental risks: Non-vegan (squalane is made from shark liver).

Alternative :

Additional information: Organic compatible (COSMOS standard). The INCI name does not give any indication on the origin of the squalane. It is thus necessary to approach the manufacturer to know the origin of it.

Squalane animal.

Ingrédients cosmétiques d'origine animale.

Why doesn't Typology use ingredients of animal origin?

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In cosmetics, veganism extends beyond the mere prohibition of animal testing, which is already forbidden. It also opposes animal exploitation and the consumption of any animal-derived products. However, these ingredients are not labelled in a specific way that allows you to recognise them. As advocates for animal welfare, we decipher for you in this article the raw materials derived from animals and why we have decided to exclude them from our formulas.

Why is squalane controversial?

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Squalane is an oil whose biochemical composition is very similar to that of sebum, hence it has an excellent affinity with the skin. It combats skin dryness by repairing the hydrolipidic film. This ingredient is still a topic of debate today because even though it can be obtained from plant sources - such as sugarcane, wheat, palm, or even olive - its extraction from shark livers continues worldwide, primarily for economic reasons.

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