Product Title: Olive Squalane | INCI: Squalane | Compare to: Phytosqualane, 橄榄角鲨烷
Quick Specs
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INCI Name: Squalane
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CAS Number: 111-01-3
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Appearance: Clear, colorless, low-viscosity mobile liquid
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Odor: Odorless
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Recommended pH Range: Not applicable (anhydrous lipid)
Executive Summary
Our clinical-grade Olive Squalane (橄榄角鲨烷) is a highly refined, 100% saturated hydrocarbon extracted from the unsaponifiable fraction of premium olive oil. As a plant-derived squalane, it acts as a highly stable, biomimetic structural lipid that identically mirrors the skin’s endogenous squalene. Its primary mechanism of action involves the seamless integration into the stratum corneum’s lipid matrix, effectively sealing the intercellular spaces to halt transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while restoring compromised barrier functions without triggering comedogenicity.
Formulators specify this clear moisturizing lipid for its exceptional oxidative stability and superior emollient profile. Unlike biotech-fermented equivalents that possess a strictly dry finish, olive-derived squalane retains a slightly richer sensory cushion due to its botanical heritage, making it ideal for formulations targeting mature or severely lipid-depleted skin. It functions as an extraordinary base vehicle for anhydrous systems, exhibiting seamless compatibility with polar solvent esters like Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (CCC) to ensure the complete solubility of complex active payloads without weighing down the final formulation.
Formulation Guidelines
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Recommended Usage Rate: 1.0% – 100% (can be utilized as a primary base vehicle or a secondary emollient).
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Solubility: Completely soluble in non-polar lipids and polar solvent esters. Insoluble in water.
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Phase Integration: Add to the oil phase, hot or cold. It exhibits extreme thermal stability and will not oxidize under prolonged heating. It is perfectly suited as a stable carrier when executing multi-stage laboratory procedures, such as dissolving high-point solids like Ceramide NP in polar solvent esters prior to the incorporation of secondary gelling agents or heat-sensitive botanical carrier oils.
Primary Applications
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Advanced anhydrous biomimetic lipid serums and intensive facial oils.
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Clinical barrier repair creams targeting severe TEWL.
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Stable, non-oxidizing carrier bases for oil-soluble vitamins (e.g., Vitamin C derivatives).
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Rich, lipid-replenishing emulsions and professional massage glides.
