WHAT IS SQUALANE?
Squalane oil is our patented, vegan and sustainable powerhouse ingredient at the heart of every Biossance product. It’s weightless, instantly absorbed into the skin and perfect for use all over the body.
- Penetrates 20X deeper than other moisturizing oils*
- Helps other skin care actives work 40X harder*
- Supports a healthy skin barrier and microbiome
- Weightless and non-comedogenic
*Based on an in-vitro study against other emollients
HOW SQUALANE GOES DEEP
SQUALANE
Sugarcane derived squalane delivers up to 40x more of active ingredients
OTHER OIL CARRIERS
OUR HYDRATION TIMELINE
The human body makes its own version of squalane, but the amount decreases with age. Squalane replenishes lost moisture and gives you back the skin you were born with.
SQUALANE WORKS
FOR EVERY SKIN
Every Biossance product features the nourishing, barrier-boosting benefits of squalane—discover the right hydrator for you.
SQUALANE WORKS
FOR EVERY SKIN
Every Biossance product features the nourishing, barrier-boosting benefits of squalane—discover the right hydrator for you.
SHOP Hydrators
IT ALL STARTS WITH SUGARCANE
IT ALL STARTS WITH SUGARCANE
FROM SOOTHING SKIN TO SAVING SHARKS
Until Biossance, the closest thing to our skin’s own moisturizing oil
was a substance found in shark livers. Our bioengineered squalane is purer, more effective, and saves 2 million sharks per year from poaching.
We've also partnered with Oceana, whose conservation efforts help keep our seas healthy and abundant—learn more here.
You Asked, WE Answered
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• Squalene is a hydrating molecule found in a variety of plants, animals and in all humans.
• Squalane is a molecule derived from sugarcane that mimics squalene, making it the most effective hydrator for the human body.
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• Shark-derived squalene is found in shark livers. It is an unreliable source that is unethical, unsustainable, and causes extreme harm to these apex predators. It also damages the ecosystem of our world’s oceans.
• Squalane sourced from olives produces more waste and uses 500X more land than sugarcane-derived squalane. Olive-derived squalane is inconsistent and can be harmful to the biodiversity of our environment. -
• Sugarcane-derived squalane is a perfect match for the moisture found in human skin. It instantly hydrates, locks in essential moisture, and supports the microbiome.
• It has been accepted by the National Eczema Association for its ability to help calm and protect the skin.
• It has been clinically proven to improve skin elasticity.
• Studies have shown that squalane helps other skin care actives penetrate more deeply and work more effectively.
