No one can argue that squalane is on the VIP list of the latest trending assets and its fame is due to its great benefits. Experts say it’s essential to maintain skin’s hydration and “enhance the function of the hydrolipidic barrier that protects the skin from external factors and prevents moisture loss, promoting optimal hydration balance.” Raquel González, Program Director at Perricone MD. It is worth noting that it is also a great antioxidant that will protect the skin from aggressors such as free radicals, the main causes of skin aging.
In addition, it has another added advantage, which is that it transfers other principles and even acts as a booster: “It is part of about 15% of the skin’s natural fats, but after 20 or 30 its natural synthesis slows down.” of these and , to maintain optimal levels, alternative options should be used, such as application from cosmetics. As it is a principle that the body produces, it identifies it as its own agent, allowing the penetration of various ingredients. It is like we’re letting a guest in because it’s coming from a trusted friend, says Elisabeth San Gregorio, Medik8’s technical director.
And what is the difference with squalene, with E?
“Squalane is a principle derived from olives and is formed by stabilizing squalene, an ingredient that as such is comedogenic and promotes acne processes. To prevent this, it is stabilized in the laboratory, converted to squalene (with A) and achieves the same benefits without hiding the skin,” explains Estefanía Nieto, technical manager of Omorovicza. In other words, squalane achieves the same benefits but without the side effects of squalene, which is obtained from olives for cosmetic use and treated in the lab to stabilize and convert it to squalene. “It is essential to distinguish them, because the same way a letter changes in the name, the result on the skin also changes,” analyzes Bella Hurtado, technical director of Boutijour.
Some products with squalane
The eye contour requires specific products that meet the specific needs of this area, such as the extreme fineness of the skin or the different pH value. This is all the more important, even if possible, on sensitive skin, for whom certain products can be too aggressive. The hypoallergenic soothing and moisturizing eye cream from Perricone MD contains squalane and CBD, essential active ingredients to soothe the most affected areas and provide complete hydration.
We also really like Omorovicza’s Balancing Moisturiser, an ideal moisturizer for combination or oily skin, with a very refreshing effect because it has a very pleasant gel-cream texture. In this way it delivers fatty acids without generating shine, balancing the tissue with fruit extracts to reduce sebum production and pore size; apple pectin with moisturizing power; ruby red crystals that reduce blemishes; and the already mentioned squalane.
Source: Marie Claire
