Why Squalane is the Ultimate Skin Hydrator
Every Biossance formula begins with sugarcane squalane. This marvel of biotechnology is more than just our hero ingredient, it’s the ultimate skin hydrator. Squalane’s prowess as a bioidentical hydrator enables it to provide a myriad of benefits for every skin type, from supporting the moisture barrier to boosting the efficacy of active ingredients.
Learn to master moisture with this deep dive into squalane science and its impact on your skin and the planet.
Superior Skincare Science
For generations, the beauty industry relied on squalEne, a powerful moisturizer unethically sourced from shark livers, or unreliable sourced from olives. We developed an alternative: bio fermented, sugarcane derived squalAne .
Our innovative biofermentation process uses yeast to transform sugarcane into the purest, most stable form of vegan squalane. For example, olive squalane has a complex composition contains plant waxes and other manufacturing byproducts. In contrast, our innovative biofermentation process eliminates those impurities while also creating a squalAne that’s free from the double chemical bonds that can cause the molecule to oxidize.
Sugarcane squalane is shark-free, clinically proven, and it’s at the heart of every one of our products .
If Your Skin Could Speak, It Would Ask for Squalane
When we’re born, our skin is full of natural moisture, including natural squalEne. This is what makes a baby’s skin look so plump and bouncy. SqualEne makes up about 30 percent of the crucial lipid layer that acts like the mortar between cells in our moisture barrier, making it one of the most important human skin cell lipids.
Sadly, our natural squalene reserves begin to drop between ages 30 and 40. This is one of the reasons why our skin can experience dryness, dehydration, fine lines, wrinkles, volume loss and a weakened moisture barrier as we age.
The Benefits of Sugarcane Squalane
Our sugarcane squalane is bioidentical to the moisture naturally found in human skin, helping to replenish the lipid content that naturally decreases with age. It absorbs efficiently into the skin leaving no greasy after-feel while moisturizing immediately and effectively. This deeply moisturized skin looks and feels firmer with reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Squalane also promotes healthy cell turnover – key to smoother, more even-toned, healthy, luminous skin.
Sugarcane Squalane: Benefits by the Numbers
- Immediately improves moisturization by 51% with continued moisturization over 24 hours
- Locks in moisture – reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by 13.9%
- Promotes cell turnover by 34% with visible results after 5 weeks
- Improves skin smoothness by 28%
In addition, our sugarcane squalane is:
- Vegan
- Odorless
- Weightless
- Instantly absorbed
- Non-comedogenic
- Suitable for all skin types
Squalane: Best for Your Skin, and the Planet
We use our sugarcane squalane in every formula we create not only because it’s so beneficial to your skin, but also because we want to demonstrate that sugarcane and other lower-impact biotech ingredients can be powerfully effective alternatives to silicone, animal-derived ingredients, and other minerals.
Our skincare scientists create every Biossance formula in-house at our California headquarters. Ever true to our legacy, our formulation practices and rigorous sourcing standards ensure that every ingredient is at the cutting edge of biotech innovation and efficacy while respecting people and planet.
We also seek to bring the story of squalane full-circle by promoting healthy, abundant oceans through our partnership with Oceana, the world’s largest policy-focused marine conservation nonprofit.
Our mission of science-driven, responsibly formulated skincare beautifully compliments Oceana’s policy-driven approach.
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As a lifestyle writer and journalist, I love sharing my passion for ocean conservation and obsession with clean beauty. I’ve tried almost every trend and ingredient, and Biossance’s science-backed formulas are the only ones that consistently calm my reactive skin and make it smoother, clearer, and healthier. I’m so excited to be on this journey of skincare innovation with Biossance, and to share it with you!
