"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Animal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Escualeno, Esqualeno, Skualen, Skvalen, Skvalén, Skwalen, Squaleen, Squalen, Squalène, Szkvalén, skvalen, Сквален, סקוואלין, السكوالين, スクアレン, 스쿠알렌
- INCI name: SQUALENE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 203-826-1/-
- Classification: Regulated
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Squalene oil can be of vegetable (olive oil), animal (shark liver oil) or synthetic origin. Controversies exist when squalene is of animal origin, and extracted from the liver of sharks: the animal is killed, its viscera are extracted and its carcass is thrown back into the sea.
When it is of plant origin, squalene can be called phytosqualene. Make sure it is of vegetable origin in your products, do not hesitate to contact the brand to make sure. However, most squalene used today is no longer of animal origin.
Squalene is used primarily as an emollient in many creams. Squalane is a purified and hydrogenated form of squalene, much more used in cosmetics.
When it is of plant origin, squalene can be called phytosqualene. Make sure it is of vegetable origin in your products, do not hesitate to contact the brand to make sure. However, most squalene used today is no longer of animal origin.
Squalene is used primarily as an emollient in many creams. Squalane is a purified and hydrogenated form of squalene, much more used in cosmetics.
Restriction in Europe:
II/419
Its functions (INCI)
- Emollient : Softens and smoothes the skin
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
This ingredient is present in 0.93% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
