Olive Squalane

Olive Squalane

Lightweight, biomimetic emollient derived from olives for exceptional skin compatibility and elegant sensory performance.

INCI Name: Squalane

Appearance: Clear, colorless, odorless oil

Solubility: Oil-soluble

Function: Emollient, skin-conditioning, barrier-support

Olive Squalane is a highly stable, saturated form of squalene designed to mimic the skin’s natural lipids. It provides silky glide, rapid absorption, and long-lasting softness without greasiness, making it ideal for modern facial oils, serums, and emulsions.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation use.

What It Does

Squalane closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum structure, allowing it to absorb easily while reinforcing moisture retention and improving skin feel. Unlike many plant oils, it is exceptionally stable, non-oxidizing, and suitable for sensitive or minimalist formulations.

Typical Use Levels

• 1 – 5% — Lightweight conditioning in emulsions
• 5 – 15% — Facial oils and barrier-support systems
• Up to 100% — Used neat as a carrier oil or finishing oil

How to Incorporate

• Add to the oil phase of emulsions.
• Can be used in cold-process formulations.
• Compatible with esters, triglycerides, silicones, and most cosmetic oils.

Formulation Notes

• Provides excellent slip without heaviness.
• Improves spreadability of richer oils and butters.
• Highly resistant to oxidation compared to unsaturated oils.
• Suitable for facial, hair, and scalp formulations.

Common Applications

• Facial oils and serums
• Barrier-repair creams
• Hair and scalp treatments
• Makeup and primer formulations
• Lightweight body oils

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from prolonged exposure to light and air.
• Maintain good handling practices to avoid contamination.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Not intended for direct application without appropriate formulation assessment. The user is responsible for ensuring final product safety and compliance.