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Squalane

Squalane
✨ Emollient ↗

Lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient derived from olives or sugarcane. Closely mimics the skin's own sebum, absorbs quickly without greasiness.

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Safety: Excellent. Suitable for all skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
2/5 — Low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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