Biological and pharmacological ac…osmetic dermatology.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Biological and pharmacological activities of squalene and related compounds: potential uses in cosmetic dermatology.
Zih-Rou Huang, Yin-Ku Lin, Jia-You Fang
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2009
Findings
Squalane is a skin lipid that acts as both an emollient (moisturizer) and antioxidant, helping with hydration. The research confirms it's naturally found in several plant oils like olive, wheat germ, and rice bran—not just shark liver oil—and can be used in skincare formulations to support skin barrier function.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Ingredients studied