Squalane is used extensively in the cosmetics and skincare industry. It finds a useful place in lipsticks, lip balms, foundations, moisturisers, anti-ageing creams, massage oils, body lotions

Squalane is made in a multi-stage process the first of which is to ferment sugars using Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. This produces the squalane precursor: β-Farnesene. The precursor substance is hydrogenated and steam distilled until pure, safe squalane is ready for use.

Squalane is a COSMOS approved (CPAI) ingredient.

Squalane naturally occurs in human sebum.