Benefits of Natural Squalane in Skin Care

What is Squalane?

Squalane is a natural, colorless, and odorless oil that is derived from squalene, which is a naturally occurring compound found in the sebum of human skin.

In skincare, squalane is used for its moisturizing and anti-aging properties. Because it is chemically similar to the sebum that is naturally produced by our skin, it is easily absorbed and can help to strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture.

This makes squalane a popular ingredient in many moisturizers, hydrating serums, and other skincare products.

Squalane vs. Squalene

Squalane and squalene are two similar compounds that are often confused, but they have some key differences.

Squalene is a natural organic compound that is produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin and can also be found in certain foods, such as olive oil and shark liver oil.
As is the case with hyaluronic acid, the amount of squalene produced by the body decreases as we age, leaving the skin dry.
Unfortunately Squalene from plants and animals can be unstable in skin care products.

Squalane, on the other hand, is a hydrogenated form of squalene, which makes it more stable and less prone to oxidation than squalene.

Benefits of Using Squalane in Skincare Products

Squalane is a star ingredient in skincare formulas due to its many benefits for the skin, including its moisturizing and protective power, as well as its anti-aging properties.

Skin Hydration and Elasticity

Squalane is an excellent moisturizer for the skin. It is easily absorbed by the skin and helps to keep it hydrated. It can help to strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture, which contribute to prevent dryness, flakiness, and other signs of dehydration.

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Anti-Aging

Squalane helps the skin's barrier hold on to moisture and stand up to the environmental stressors that can cause premature aging. It also has a soothing feel, and well-moisturized skin shows fewer fine lines, wrinkles and other visible signs of aging.

Non-Comedogenic

Squalane is non-comedogenic, which means it does not clog pores. This makes it a good choice for oily and blemish-prone skin.

Suitable for All Skin Types

Squalane is well tolerated by all skin types, including sensitive skin.
It is gentle and non-irritating, making it an ideal ingredient for people with sensitive or reactive skin. It is also known to decrease skin roughness, and therefore is an ally for dry and dehydrated skin.

Squalane in Your Skincare Routine

Overall, squalane is a safe and effective ingredient that offers many benefits for the skin. It can help keep the skin hydrated, protect it against environmental stressors, and reduce the visible signs of aging, making it an extremely valuable addition to any skincare routine.

Squalane made the cut for the same reason certain ingredients didn't: see our full black-list of what we leave out.

At FEY, you will find squalane in the anti-aging best seller ETERNA, our night cream, designed to nourish, hydrate and brighten the look of your skin while you sleep.

Environmental Concerns

Historically, squalane was derived from shark liver oil, which raised environmental concerns due to the impact of shark overfishing on ocean ecosystems.

A second generation of squalane derived from olive (and other sources such as amaranth or rice) brought an environmentally conscious and cruelty-free solution to the skincare industry.

At FEY, we have chosen to source only 100% plant-derived squalane. We use a third generation, highly sustainable, GMO-free, USDA certified 100% biobased sugarcane-derived squalane, produced by bio-fermentation.

Our 29 ingredients, squalane-formulated night cream ETERNA includes a potent complex of hyaluronic acid, Japanese Sophora flower extract, niacinamide (vitamin B3) and vitamin E to offer you the best of anti-aging skincare.

Shop Squalane Skincare

Find plant-derived squalane with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid in ETERNA, our night cream. For a full routine, pair it with the ACQUA hydrating serum in The Synergistic Repair Ritual and save 20%, or browse our anti-aging skincare collection. FEY skincare is made in Montréal, Canada.