Squalane in Skincare: Shark Liver, Sugarcane and the Truth About This Lightweight Oil
Squalane mimics human sebum perfectly – lightweight, non-comedogenic, and rapidly absorbed without greasy residue. Originally extracted from shark livers (high squalene content), modern production uses sugarcane fermentation or olives. The stable, hydrogenated form (squalane) revolutionized facial oils by delivering deep hydration without oxidation or pore-clogging.