Derived from Olea europaea (olive)
✾ The Skin Seal
Character: A lightweight lipid that closely mimics part of the skin’s natural sebum.
Source: Our squalane is olive-derived. It’s valued for its stability and weightless feel on skin.
Stability: Unlike many plant oils, squalane is highly resistant to oxidation, helping it remain stable over time.
ꕥ Why We Love It
Feel: Lightweight and fast-absorbing, with a non-oily feel.
Moisture: Locks in moisture without feeling heavy and helps reduce moisture loss.
Skin: Supports the skin barrier and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.
For everyone: Suitable for nearly all skin types, including sensitive or oily skin.
⚘ A Closer Look
An “e” and an “a.”
Your skin naturally produces a similar lipid called squalene. Squalane is its stabilized form, commonly used in skincare formulations.
From sharks to plants.
Squalane was originally sourced from shark liver oil. Modern squalane is typically plant-derived, from olives or sugarcane, and sugarcane is now one of the most common sources.
Barely there.
Clear, colorless, and nearly odorless.
✧ Good to Know
Plays well with others. Because it’s so stable and neutral, squalane helps carry and balance the more delicate oils in a blend.
Patch test first. Reactions to squalane are rare, but it’s always wise to patch test if your skin is sensitive.
✦ Common Questions
What’s the difference between squalene and squalane?
Squalene (with an “e”) is a lipid your skin naturally produces as part of its sebum. It oxidizes easily, so skincare uses squalane (with an “a”), a stabilized, hydrogenated form that stays fresh and won’t turn rancid.
Is your squalane from sharks?
No. Squalane was originally sourced from shark liver oil, but ours is olive-derived, from plants, never from sharks.
Is squalane good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Squalane is lightweight, non-greasy, and considered unlikely to clog pores, which makes it suitable for nearly all skin types, including oily and sensitive skin. As always, patch test first if your skin is reactive.
❀ Find It In
Squalane appears in these ZenStream blends.
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Harmonia Facial Oil Duo$56.00 -
Lunaberry | Restorative Facial Elixir$30.00 -
Bodhi Oil – Heartstone 1 oz | Botanical Bath & Body Oil$18.00 -
Bodhi Oil – Heartstone 4 oz | Botanical Bath & Body Oil$34.00 -
Plumberry Silk | Daily Facial Oil$30.00 -
Awaken Bodhi Wash | Botanical Body Wash$24.00 -
Flow State Bodhi Wash | Botanical Body Wash$24.00
