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Squalene

Rating: Best
Benefits: Hydration, Anti-Aging/Longevity
Categories: Emollient, Antioxidant

Squalene Description

Squalene is an oil derived from shark liver or from plants (usually olives). It serves as an emollient, promoting hydration and skin-softening. Its derivative squalane is a natural component of skin and a good emollient that has antioxidant properties.
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Squalene References

Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
The Lancet: Oncology, October 2000, pages 107-112
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