Squalane is a transparent and odorless oil that is mainly obtained from plant sources such as olive, wheat germ, rice bran or amaranth oil and is very skin-friendly. Squalane is also found in our bodies, and is a component of 15% of sebum. For this reason, allergic reactions to squalane in skin care are almost impossible. And the natural active ingredient also has many other valuable benefits in facial care.
The three benefits of squalane
Squalane is transparent and odorless. It spreads wonderfully on the skin and makes it silky soft - without any oily or sticky feeling or artificial silicones.
The three major benefits of squalane are:
- It provides intensive moisture and prevents the oxidation of the skin's own fats.
- It is easy to spread and gives the skin a silky feel without being greasy.
- It improves the absorption behavior and is an effective active ingredient transporter .
How does squalane work?
The lipid obtained from nature contains vitamins C and E, which are highly effective anti-aging ingredients. Squalane also contains antioxidants that preserve the skin's natural moisture film and protect it from harmful environmental influences. It also prevents the skin's own fats from oxidizing. This means that they cannot combine with oxygen, retain their effectiveness and the hydro-lipid film of our skin remains intact.
In addition, squalane acts as a carrier to transport active ingredients into the skin. Compared to artificial substitutes, squalane penetrates deeper into the skin and nourishes it in the long term. In the process, other valuable active ingredients can also be introduced into the skin.
squalane in combination
Squalane is available either in pure form in the form of squalane oil or as an ingredient in skin care products. Since the pure oil is not suitable for every skin type, creams or serums containing squalane are definitely the more tolerable choice. Squalane is very effective in combination with other anti-aging ingredients, such as vitamin A (retinol), vitamin C, vitamin E or hyaluronic acid.
Squalane is particularly recommended for dry skin because, in combination with other moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin, squalane nourishes brittle, cracked and rough skin areas and makes them supple and soft again.
Squalane is fully effective when combined with valuable meadowfoam oil, as the two oils, especially with regard to the special oleic acid in meadowfoam plus squalane, strengthen the skin barrier and achieve deep moisture retention. This combination is not only good for your skin, it also provides dry hair with optimal moisture.
squalane tolerance
Since squalane is a natural active ingredient, it does not cause irritation or allergies. If used regularly, squalane will not clog your pores. Even if you tend to have impure or oily skin, you can use squalane for your facial care; the oil is particularly light, non-greasy and non-comedogenic.
Sensitive skin tolerates phytosqualane very well; it is particularly light, non-greasy and non-comedogenic. Squalane strengthens the skin barrier, is very well tolerated and can also be used on impure skin. Squalane is suitable for all skin types.
Conclusion: Squalane is a naturally-sourced active ingredient that also occurs in our bodies. It is moisture-preserving, antioxidant and a great ingredient transporter. Whether as a pure oil or as an ingredient in skin care products, the transparent and odorless lipid is suitable for every skin type. It is easy to spread and leaves the skin feeling silky soft. Fineskin Munich products with squalane: CLEANSE me , PEEL me and BALANCE me.
Sources:
https://www.beyer-soehne.de/squalan/
https://www.kiehls.de/experts-tips-content materials/squalan.html
