Squalane

What is Squalane?

A lightweight, highly stable emollient, now usually derived from sugarcane or olive rather than shark liver. Plant-derived squalane is the norm in Korean production, but confirm the source in writing if you are making a vegan or cruelty-free claim.

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Ingredients

Also known as

스쿠알란

Korean term

스쿠알란

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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