- July 31, 2020
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Hello, it’s that lovely Friday again, and your ever-thoughtful editor is back online!
Over the past week, we’ve had scorching temperatures almost every day—it’s been absolutely sweltering. Many lovely ladies have found themselves struggling with excess oil, and that combination of oily skin on the surface yet dry beneath is truly frustrating.
Today, I’d like to introduce an active ingredient to you all — squalane — which can effectively resolve this issue!
Squalane is an active ingredient that not only offers excellent deep hydration, replenishing moisture in skin that’s dry beneath the surface, but also provides a wonderful texture: refreshingly nourishing, non-greasy and lightweight — making it perfect for summer!
Let’s take a closer look at it together~~
Squalane is a high-performance hydrocarbon oil produced by hydrogenating squalene, which is extracted from the livers of deep-sea sharks.
Squalene was first discovered by Japanese scientists in the livers of wild deep-sea sharks; however, as squalene is highly reactive and prone to oxidation, scientists hydrogenated it to produce squalane.
As wild shark populations have declined, various countries have successively introduced policies prohibiting the use of squalane extracted solely from sharks as an ingredient in cosmetics.
Through continuous research, scientists have discovered that squalene can also be extracted from plant-based oils such as olive oil, palm oil and amaranth seed oil; by hydrogenating this squalene, squalane can be obtained.
Currently, squalane available on the market is sourced either from plant extracts or is synthetically produced.
★★★ Forms a Natural Barrier
Squalane is the lipid most similar to human sebum; it has strong affinity and can blend seamlessly with the skin’s natural sebum layer, forming a natural barrier on the skin’s surface. This provides moisturising and skin-softening effects, effectively alleviating dryness whilst maintaining the skin’s elasticity and plumpness.
★★★ High Moisturising Properties
It strengthens and repairs the epidermis, forming a breathable, water-permeable protective film on the skin’s surface. This helps maintain the balance between the skin and its natural sebum, whilst its strong moisturising properties leave the skin soft and supple.
★★★ Excellent Penetration
Squalane penetrates the skin effectively, replenishing cellular lipids and nourishing the skin. After massaging the skin with squalane, the skin becomes soft, moisturised and supple.
★★★ Excellent texture
Squalane has an alkane structure with good spreadability; it feels smooth on the skin without being greasy or heavy. It is gentle, non-irritating and does not cause blackheads or spots. It provides good moisturisation and is suitable for the vast majority of skin types.
★★★ Highly Effective Moisturising Properties
Nano squalane liposomes contain soya lecithin, a fundamental component of the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF), which reduces water evaporation from the skin and promotes the penetration of moisturising ingredients into the stratum corneum.
As shown in the chart above, serums containing squalane liposomes demonstrate superior moisturising effects, which increase as the concentration rises.
★★★ Perfect Texture Adjustment
Nano Squalane Liposomes not only retain the refreshing and nourishing texture of squalane itself but also provide the hydrated, silky-smooth feel derived from phospholipids, resulting in a fresh, non-greasy finish.
The liposomal microcapsules formed by Nano squalane liposomes encapsulate the oil-phase components, surrounded by an outer aqueous phase, giving the product a dewy, moisturised feel.
As shown in the chart above, the texture of the emulsion containing squalane liposomes is significantly improved, offering better moisturisation, a fresher feel and greater smoothness; moreover, the quality of the texture increases as the concentration rises.
★★★ Repairs the skin barrier
★★★ Provides long-lasting, sustained-release action
The liposome-encapsulated squalane offers a long-lasting, sustained-release effect, which facilitates penetration and absorption, thereby enhancing the bioavailability of the active ingredient.
★★★ Carefully Selected Olive-Derived Source, Suitable for ‘Natural’ Claims
Nano Squalane Liposomes are made from carefully selected olive-derived squalane, making them suitable for ‘natural’ claims.
Right then, that’s all for today’s active ingredient round-up. In the sweltering summer heat, Nano Squalane Liposomes provide deep hydration that’s nourishing, refreshing and non-greasy – you deserve to treat yourself to this this summer!
Nourishing, refreshing and non-greasy! Nourishing, refreshing and non-greasy! Nourishing, refreshing and non-greasy! Let’s say it three times for emphasis!