Ingredient

Squalane

Low risk

FunctionEmollient

What it is — Squalane (INCI: Squalane) is a saturated, hydrogenated oil closely related to squalene, a lipid the skin naturally produces. Modern cosmetic squalane is usually plant-derived (for example from sugarcane or olives), which makes it stable and shelf-friendly.

What it does — It is an emollient, commonly used to soften and smooth skin and hair, reduce the feeling of dryness, and give a lightweight, non-greasy slip. On the scalp and lengths it can add manageability and shine.

Typical use — Found in facial oils, serums, moisturizers, cleansing oils and hair care, either as a standalone oil or blended into emulsions.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types and generally described as non-comedogenic. It layers well and can help seal in water-based hydrators applied beneath it.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a highly stable, non-comedogenic emollient. General information only, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — highly stable, non-comedogenic emollient.
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Found in 7 DHALIORA products

Blue Soothing Panthenol 1% Cleansing Milk Blue Soothing Panthenol 1% Cleansing MilkScreening 9.7 Deepeer Premium Perfume Repair Treatment Hair Pack Deepeer Premium Perfume Repair Treatment Hair PackScreening 9.1 Dr. Bio Eco Moisture Cream Dr. Bio Eco Moisture CreamScreening 9.8 Hyggee Relief Chamomile Cream Hyggee Relief Chamomile CreamScreening 9.8 Little Mermaid This Is Princess Cleansing Water Little Mermaid This Is Princess Cleansing WaterScreening 9.3 Somi Volume Repair Eye Cream Somi Volume Repair Eye CreamScreening 9.5 White Lotus PDRN Spray Serum White Lotus PDRN Spray SerumScreening 9.5
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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