Sugar Squalane (Lightweight Skin & Hair Emollient) - Essentially Natural

<p>Essentially Natural Sugar Squalane is a high-purity, fermentation-derived emollient with an exceptionally light, silky skin feel. Made using bio-fermentation with corn-derived glucose as a key feedstock, it provides a modern, animal-free source of squalane for face, body and formulation use. It spreads effortlessly over the skin, helping to soften, smooth and support moisture retention without leaving the heavy feel associated with many richer oils. Its colourless, virtually odourless finish makes it especially easy to use in facial oils, serums, moisturisers and minimalist skincare.</p>
<p>♡ Why we love it: We choose to offer Sugar Squalane because it gives skincare an elegant, beautifully light finish while delivering dependable emollience and softness. It is just as useful on its own as it is for lightening richer oil blends, improving spread and giving creams, serums and facial oils a more refined skin feel.</p>
<h4>Key Properties</h4>
<ul>
<li>INCI Name: Squalane</li>
<li>Ingredient: Squalane</li>
<li>Production Method: Biological fermentation using <em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em> , followed by purification and processing</li>
<li>Feedstock: Fermentation materials including corn-derived glucose</li>
<li>Form: Liquid</li>
<li>Colour: Colourless</li>
<li>Aroma: Odourless to very faint</li>
<li>Purity: Greater than 98%</li>
<li>Natural Origin Index: 0.97 according to ISO 16128</li>
<li>Animal-Origin Raw Materials: None</li>
<li>Non-GMO Raw Materials: Yes</li>
<li>Function: Emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient</li>
<li>Recommended Usage Range: 1-99%</li>
<li>Suitable For: Facial oils, serums, creams, lotions, body oils and oil-based skincare</li>
<li>Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place away from strong light, heat and excessive humidity</li>
</ul>
<h4>What It's Used For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight facial oils and serums</li>
<li>Helping reduce moisture loss from dry or dehydrated-feeling skin</li>
<li>Supporting a softer, smoother and more supple skin feel</li>
<li>Moisturisers and creams focused on skin barrier support</li>
<li>Improving the spread and elegance of oil-based skincare</li>
<li>Body oils with a light, non-heavy finish</li>
<li>Softening the feel of richer botanical oil blends</li>
<li>Minimalist skincare routines</li>
<li>Adding slip and silkiness to cosmetic formulations</li>
<li>Oil-based blends containing properly diluted essential oils</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who It's For</h4>
<p>This Product Is For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Most skin types, especially dry or dehydration-prone skin</li>
<li>Facial oils and serums that need a light, silky finish</li>
<li>Minimalist skincare routines</li>
<li>Formulators wanting a virtually odourless emollient</li>
<li>Makers looking for an animal-free source of squalane</li>
<li>Creams and lotions that need improved softness and spread</li>
<li>Oil blends that feel too rich or heavy on their own</li>
</ul>
<p>This Product Is Not For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Water-only formulations without a suitable emulsifying or solubilising system</li>
<li>Anyone specifically looking for a cold-pressed botanical carrier oil</li>
<li>Formulas requiring certified organic ingredients</li>
<li>Food or internal use</li>
</ul>
<h4>How To Use</h4>
<ul>
<li>As a Face Oil: Apply a few drops to clean skin and massage gently over the face and neck.</li>
<li>As a Body Oil: Smooth a small amount over clean, slightly damp skin.</li>
<li>In Facial Oils: Use alone or combine with compatible botanical oils for a lighter, silkier finish.</li>
<li>In Serums: Add to oil-based serums or the oil phase of emulsified serums.</li>
<li>In Creams and Lotions: Add to the oil phase at a level suited to the desired richness and skin feel.</li>
<li>To Lighten Rich Oil Blends: Combine with heavier carrier oils to improve spread and reduce the perception of greasiness.</li>
<li>With Essential Oils: Use as part of a properly calculated topical essential oil blend.</li>
<li>Typical Formulation Range: Use at 1-99%, depending on the intended product and desired skin feel.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures, strong light, strong acids, strong alkalis and strong oxidising conditions.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Safety Instructions</h4>
<ul>
<li>For external use only</li>
<li>Do not ingest</li>
<li>Patch test before first use, particularly on sensitive skin</li>
<li>Avoid direct contact with eyes</li>
<li>Rinse thoroughly with water if eye contact occurs</li>
<li>Discontinue use if irritation develops</li>
<li>Wipe up spills promptly as oily surfaces can become slippery</li>
<li>Store tightly closed away from excessive heat, strong light and humidity</li>
<li>Keep out of reach of children and pets</li>
</ul>
<h4>FAQs</h4>
<p>Q: What makes Sugar Squalane different from a traditional carrier oil? <br>A: Squalane has an exceptionally light, silky and refined skin feel. It spreads easily and is particularly useful when you want emollience and softness without the heavier finish of many richer botanical oils.</p>
<p>Q: Why is it called Sugar Squalane? <br>A: This squalane is produced through biological fermentation using plant-derived sugar feedstocks, including glucose derived from corn.</p>
<p>Q: Is Sugar Squalane animal derived? <br>A: No. It is produced without animal-origin raw materials.</p>
<p>Q: Is it suitable for vegan formulations? <br>A: Yes. Its production raw materials contain no components of animal origin.</p>
<p>Q: Can Sugar Squalane be used directly on the skin? <br>A: Yes. It can be used on its own as a lightweight face or body oil or incorporated into more complex skincare formulations.</p>
<p>Q: Can it help dry skin? <br>A: Yes. Squalane helps support moisture retention and leaves dry or dehydrated-feeling skin softer, smoother and more supple.</p>
<p>Q: Can I blend it with other oils? <br>A: Yes. It works particularly well for lightening richer botanical oil blends and improving their spread and after-feel.</p>
<p>Q: Is Sugar Squalane natural like Olive Squalane?<br>A: Yes. Sugar Squalane is natural and plant-derived. The main difference is how it is made. Olive Squalane is derived from olives, while Sugar Squalane is made from plant sugars using fermentation, a natural biological process. The finished ingredient is the same: Squalane.</p>