Squalane
Squalene naturally occurs in the unsaponifiable matter in Olive Oil and some other vegetable oils, as well as in the skin’s lipid barrier and in blood serum. It is also available from maritime sources. Production and distribution are strictly separated. Squalene is further processed to produce Squalane. Squalane is a clear, odourless and colourless liquid, which is produced from hydrogenation of the natural substance Squalene. Squalene is sensitive to oxidation due to its double compounds, but becomes resistant to oxidation and heat when it is hydrogenated.
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100 % oil-soluble
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Oxidation stable
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Used as a spreading agent
This product has the following features:
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Its low viscosity makes it extremely well suited as a spreading agent.
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100 percent oil-soluble
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High resistance to oxidation
Cosmetics
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Squalane is used as a spreading agent in cosmetic products and produces a pleasant, silky feeling on the skin.
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In the hair-care segment, it is ideal for light, natural hair-care products such as conditioner.
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Promotes the dispersibility of pigments in emulsions
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As a natural component of skin, it helps to regenerate the skin’s lipid barrier and reduces Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL).
Pharmaceuticals
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In ointment bases as a spreading agent and care product
