Vegetable Squalane ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent that improves slip, softens the feel of skin and hair, and helps reduce moisture loss by supporting the oil phase of a formula.
What does Vegetable Squalane do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent that improves slip, softens the feel of skin and hair, and helps reduce moisture loss by supporting the oil phase of a formula.
Is Vegetable Squalane clean?
It is generally well-tolerated, non-sensitizing for most users, and not a common clean-standard restricted-list issue. Its low odor, low color, and oxidation stability make it a straightforward option in minimalist formulas.
Is Vegetable Squalane sustainable?
Plant-derived versions are commonly sourced from olive byproducts or sugarcane-based fermentation, so supply-chain quality depends on agricultural practices and traceability. It is biodegradable and does not raise the same persistence concerns as many silicone-based emollients.
Is Vegetable Squalane COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS when derived from approved it feedstocks and processed by accepted methods. It fits Green Chemistry well when made from renewable inputs, with good stability, low irritation potential, and a favorable biodegradation profile.
How does Vegetable Squalane work chemically?
The molecule is a fully saturated C30 branched hydrocarbon, which makes it nonpolar, oxidation-stable, and compatible with oils, esters, waxes, and oil-phase antioxidants. It is commonly used around 1–15% in creams, serums, cleansers, and hair products, and it is stable across typical cosmetic pH because it sits in the oil phase rather than the water phase.
Last updated 2026-05-13