Squalene
Emollient; Skin Conditioning
Squalene occurs naturally in human sebum and has low expected topical toxicity. Oxidation | Its unsaturated structure makes it more oxidation-prone than squalane, so formulation stability and antioxidant protection matter.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Squalene occurs naturally in human sebum and has low expected topical toxicity. Oxidation | Its unsaturated structure makes it more oxidation-prone than squalane, so formulation stability and antioxidant protection matter.
What it does
A naturally occurring unsaturated hydrocarbon lipid used to soften skin and support emollience.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Squalene https://www.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
