Squalane is a lightweight oil that works as an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths your skin by sealing in moisture. It's derived from squalene, which your skin naturally produces, so it plays well with most skin types. You'll find it conditioning hair and skin alike, helping to restore oils that get stripped away by cleansing or styling. Because it's so similar to what your skin already makes, it absorbs easily without feeling heavy or greasy. It's a straightforward hydrator that doesn't do much beyond moisturizing, which is exactly what some people want from an oil.
Ingredient
Squalane
Listed functions (EU CosIng): emollient, hair conditioning, refatting, skin conditioning
Products with Squalane
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The Ordinary
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Serum · 30 ml · $9.30
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e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
Moisturizer · 50 g · $13.00
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The Inkey List
Caffeine Eye Cream
Eye cream · 15 ml · $14.00
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Toner · 30 ml · $7.50
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The Inkey List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · 30 ml · $13.00
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The Inkey List
Starter Retinol Serum
Serum · 30 ml · $15.00
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First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · 170.1 g · $42.00
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This is general information about ingredients and prices, not medical advice. Patch test new products and talk to a dermatologist about skin conditions.