The secret to helping your skin appear more supple and reduce fine lines is by using 100% pure squalane oil. Our skin naturally produces a small amount of squalane, but as we get older not so much.
Many top skin care companies use squalane in their products. Such as the Japanese beauty line DHC.
Instead of relying on the small amount beauty companies put in their product, why not use 100% squalane as part of your skin care regimen?
There are two types of squalane oil. Mayumi’s squalane is derived from the livers of deep sea sharks. And the other brand is derived from olive oil. Both prices are very decent. Swanson offers 2 fluid oz bottle with dropper at $11.99.
Using squalane oil consistently will help skin appear more supple and plump, thus reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
I’ve been using both for 2 weeks now. Mostly Mayumi since I ordered that one first. But then I found Swanson’s vegetarian squalane and will use that one too.
My skin loves this stuff. There is no scent or color. It absorbs quickly and keeps my skin moisturized all day. No more dry spots! This has really become my favorite beauty product. No fancy labels, just pure and natural oil.
Benefits of Squalane:
Blocks UV rays naturally.
Anti-bacterial.
Quick absorbing, non-irritating, and won’t clog pores.
Assists in the acceleration of new cell growth.
Prevent the formation of brown age spots.
Can be used as a moisturizer on any part of the skin.
More interesting notes:
Olive Squalane is plant derived squalane produced by the total hydrogenation of the squalene source in olive oil. It’s an alternative to using shark-derived squalane.
What’s the difference between squalene and squalane?
“Squalene and squalane sound like two sides of the same coin, and, in a way, they are. First discovered in human sebum during the early part of the past century, squalene comprises approximately 12% of sebaceous secretions. Because of this, squalene was considered valuable in skin care but, due to its unsaturated state, was found to be highly unstable when in the presence of oxygen.
Several decades later, squalene from shark liver oil was hydrogenated to form oxygen-stable squalane. Today, squalene and its hydrogenated counterpart, squalane, are obtained largely from olive and other natural oils. Both are excellent lubricants and moisturizers, and are highly compatible with the skin. However, of the two, squalene is highly comedogenic and, therefore, is not recommended for oily or acneic skin.” - The Truth About Chemicals, Mineral Oil, Squalene and Fillers. By Rebecca Jame Gadberry at Skin Inc. magazine.
What are the other uses of Shark liver oil?
“Shark liver oil is used along with usual cancerdrugs to treat leukemia and other cancers; to prevent radiation illness from cancer X-ray therapy; to prevent the common cold, flu, and swine flu; and to boost the body’s immune system. It is also used for increasing white cell counts during treatment with anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapy). White cells are important in fighting off infection, but many are killed by chemotherapy.” -Web MD.
