Squalane

Description

INCI Name: Squalane
Common Name: Squalane
Chemical Name: 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
CAS No.: 111-01-3
Chemical Formula: C₃₀H₆₂
Molecular Weight: 422.81 g/mol
Chemical Type: Saturated hydrocarbon / hydrogenated triterpene emollient
Ionic Character: Nonionic
Appearance: Clear, colorless, odorless oily liquid
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble/miscible with many oils and lipophilic cosmetic ingredients
Primary Functions: Emollient • Skin Conditioning Agent • Sensory Modifier • Spreading Agent • Lipid-Replenishing Ingredient

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Squalane is a premium lightweight emollient widely used in modern skincare formulations for its excellent skin-conditioning, softening and sensory properties.

It is the fully hydrogenated and more oxidation-stable form of squalene, providing excellent stability while maintaining desirable emollient characteristics.

Squalane spreads easily across the skin and helps provide a smooth, silky and elegant after-feel without the heavy or excessively greasy sensation associated with some traditional oils.

As an emollient, it helps soften and condition the skin while supporting the skin’s lipid layer and helping reduce moisture loss from the skin surface.

Its excellent sensory characteristics make Squalane particularly valuable in premium facial creams, moisturizers, serums, facial oils, eye-care products and other sophisticated skincare formulations.

Squalane is also highly versatile and can be combined with other emollients, botanical oils, esters and silicone ingredients to create customized sensory profiles.

Its combination of lightweight emollience, excellent spreadability, oxidative stability and elegant skin feel makes it an excellent ingredient for high-quality skincare formulations.

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FUNCTIONS & BENEFITS

Emollient
Helps soften and smooth the skin while providing comfortable lubrication without excessive heaviness.

Skin Conditioning Agent
Supports soft, smooth and well-conditioned skin.

Lipid-Replenishing Ingredient
Helps supplement the skin surface with emollient lipids and supports a comfortable skin barrier feel.

Moisture-Loss Reduction
Helps form a lightweight emollient layer on the skin that can support moisture retention.

Excellent Spreadability
Spreads easily across the skin, improving application and distribution of cosmetic formulations.

Sensory Modifier
Provides a silky, elegant and refined skin feel suitable for premium skincare products.

Non-Greasy Feel
Provides emollience with a lighter sensory profile than many heavier oils and butters.

High Oxidative Stability
Its saturated structure provides greater oxidative stability than unsaturated squalene.

Formulation Versatility
Suitable for emulsions, facial oils, anhydrous products and other oil-containing skincare systems.

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APPLICATIONS

Suitable for:

Face Cream • Day Cream • Night Cream • Moisturizer • Facial Serum • Facial Oil • Eye Cream • Body Cream • Body Lotion • Hand Cream • Body Butter • Lip Care • Premium Skincare Products

It is particularly suitable for formulations requiring lightweight emollience, excellent spreadability, skin softness and an elegant non-greasy finish.

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STORAGE

Store in the original tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Protect from excessive heat, direct sunlight and contamination.

Keep the container securely closed after opening to maintain product quality.