olive squalane

Squalane is a light, transparent, odorless oil derived from olive oil squalene, hydrogenated to make it stable  and non-oxidative. Squalene was originally obtained from shark liver oils, but now is often derived from  olive oil and hydrogenated to create its stable form Squalane. Squalene is found naturally in the sebum of  human skin and is believed to lubricate and protect skin. Squalane, its hydrogenated cousin, is widely used as  a conditioner, emollient and carrier oil in cosmetic formulations. It is easy to emulsify, chemically inert, but soluble in most cosmetic oils including cyclomethicone.

• Lightest carrier oil, may be used in sprayers
• Very stable
• Non-staining
• Leaves skin feeling smooth and silky