{"product_id":"squalane","title":"Squalane","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5c9c8ccfd311560053be4bbd\" data-shogun-site-id=\"22c3bc72-f6d9-4c90-8d91-baba0f572abe\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5c9c8ccfd311560053be4bbd\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"641060888b7d5400cd219f5b\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"641060888b7d5400cd219fe1\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-60d802c1-27ab-4270-898e-a71114b6de56\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInci: \u003c\/strong\u003eSqualane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eDerived from Olive Oil, Squalane is absorbed quickly by the skin and improves the spreadability and texture of vegetable oil blends. It also enhances the feel of creams and lotions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-b2fc4016-2224-4c1c-a47d-888aa9ebec0c\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-wrapper\" data-multi=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e PRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-72675936-6e1a-43d3-862e-289ff904c945\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-aea6e6a4-d7cc-439b-ad70-ae393b0e8bd9\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSqualane is colourless, transparent and odourless.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSqualene can come from olive oil or from shark livers. For many years, it was always shark livers and it is still possible to buy that today.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHowever, whatever the source, it is not something we would recommend as Squalene (note the spelling) is highly unstable and will oxidise quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSqualene is naturally occurring in sebum which is skin's own natural moisturiser. When the pores become blocked with sebum, it oxidises and goes black where it is in contact with the air - which is exactly what a blackhead is. Therefore, Squalene is not something that we recommend using on your skin.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSqual\u003cstrong\u003ea\u003c\/strong\u003ene (note the different spelling) is Squalene that has been modified to be stable so that it does not oxidise.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIn this form, it is excellent for the skin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-737ae28e-12ba-49fc-957c-12131c8f84ac\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHowever, its original source can still be from either olive oil or shark liver.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAromantic only stock Squalane that has been modified from Olive Oil.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSqualene naturally occurs in the sebum of the skin at a level of between 10% to 14% Read more \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000cd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2835894\/?tool=pubmed\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the functions of Squalane are:\u003cem\u003eEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Squalene that is found in the livers of sharks keeps the oils in the liver in a liquid state down to a temperature of -38°C which is quite common as they are found in deep ocean waters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThere are still countries in the world that use shark sourced Squalene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e HOW TO USE IT \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-1e143754-352d-450d-a497-ed32818a2c8a\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-dd466c35-8272-4514-bb9a-d343bd43b034\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSqualane softens the skin and improves the elasticity of the skin.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIdeal to use in dry skin creams and lotions and oil based serums.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAs it has an identical structure to the sebum that is naturally found in the skin, it sinks in very fast and prevents moisture loss.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eUse this attribute in Winter protection creams and whenever skin is in need of a moisture lock.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIn lip balms, it improves the sensorial feel of the balm and reduce any skin drag. The lip balm will feel much more elegant and be even better ay keeping the lips soft and moisturised.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAll massage oil blends will be improved by using Squalane.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eExtremely effective in night creams and intensive serums.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAs Squalane has the same structure as the skin’s sebum, it can help acne prone skin very much.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt can have the effect of a “solvent” by combining with the sebum and allowing it to leave the pores more readily.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eMost effective when used with a mask after steaming.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eVery restorative to weather damaged skin from windburn to dry skin from sunburn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-53b1283d-5345-4322-90df-a6bf28b47c3d\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSome oils like Castor Oil, can be very beneficial to the hair, but on their own, they are too sticky and unpleasant to use. Combining with Squalane makes the whole oil mixture feel lighter and more elegant.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt can be used neat but we feel it is always better blended with other ingredients as it also enhances the other ingredients efficacy.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eUsage can be 1% to 100% but we feel that 3-15% in your products is a very good balance.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt is heat stable up to 80°C, or just added at room temperature.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt is oil soluble so cannot be used in water based products such as toners and spritzes.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eA small amount could be added to water based gels.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eCombine with Camellia Seed Oil for an enhance skin flexibility.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAdd to massage blends that contain Castor Oil to make the blend feel better and have more slide.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eBlend with Camellia Seed Oil, Argan Oil, White Poppy Seed oil and a little Castor Oil to make a sprayable hair pomade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e RECIPES \u0026amp; BLENDS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-733974e8-bbd8-41ee-b0d6-83cd0b2c2dd6\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClick on the links below to be directed to some great recipes featuring Squalane:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/cocoa-butter-base-balm\"\u003eCocoa Butter Base Balm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/intensive-skin-repair-balm\"\u003eIntensive Skin Repair Balm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/pore-refining-cream-for-acne-prone-skin\"\u003ePore Refining Cream for Acne Prone Skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/serum-for-acne-prone-skin\"\u003eSerum For Acne Prone Skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/sprayable-hair-pomade\"\u003eSprayable Hair Pomade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/super-soft-face-body-oil\"\u003eSuper Soft Face \u0026amp; Body Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-a34498a9-435e-478f-ace5-efebe6503267\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-1a2f416b-7c5f-4768-b26c-87008b668d3b\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a link to all non batch specific documents for this product \u003ca title=\"Link to Technical Documents\" href=\"https:\/\/aromanticltd.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/TechnicalDocuments\/EpL601_lSENJoEB8WZXOmLABMSr0-PkzkVjs8gC6XZHKJg?e=y9KCLg\"\u003eLink to Technical Documents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-5f11cb8b-7da6-4f63-a35e-a4c7cbd08295\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product which you have recived, then please request that \u003ca title=\"Request Certificate Of Analysis (COA)\" href=\"https:\/\/aromantic.co.uk\/pages\/request-technical-documents\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aromantic UK","offers":[{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":52417800667400,"sku":"50525","price":4.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":52417800700168,"sku":"50526","price":7.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":52417800732936,"sku":"50527","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52417800765704,"sku":"50528","price":32.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":52417800798472,"sku":"50530","price":188.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Kg","offer_id":52794489602312,"sku":"50532","price":5.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"23 Kg","offer_id":52794497466632,"sku":"50533","price":986.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bidnamic.store\/products\/squalane","provider":"Bidnamic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}