A touch of silk for your skin
Imagine an oil that's as light as a feather, absorbs instantly, and leaves your skin velvety soft without a greasy residue. Sounds like a dream? With squalane, that dream becomes reality! This remarkable skincare ingredient is a true all-rounder when it comes to hydration, protection, and a luxurious skin feel. At Flam Skin, we love squalane for its exceptional tolerability and its ability to naturally nourish skin, giving it a healthy, silky glow.
What is squalane and where does it come from?
Squalene (with an "e") is a natural component of our skin's lipid film, the so-called hydrolipid mantle. It helps keep the skin supple and protects it from moisture loss. However, since pure squalene is unstable and can oxidize quickly, squalane (with an "a") is used in cosmetics. This is a hydrogenated, i.e., stabilized form of squalene. Squalene used to be extracted from shark liver, but this practice has fortunately largely been phased out for ethical and sustainable reasons. For Flam Skin, we use exclusively plant-based squalane , which is sustainably sourced from olives or sugar cane. It is odorless, colorless, and absorbs beautifully into the skin.
The silky benefits of squalane for your skin
- Intensive hydration: Squalane acts like a natural lipid found in the skin. It prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL), helping to effectively retain moisture in the skin.
- Strengthening the skin barrier: As a component of the hydrolipid film, squalane helps to strengthen the skin's natural protective barrier and make it more resistant to environmental influences.
- Improves elasticity: Well-hydrated and protected skin is more elastic and supple. Squalane helps the skin feel soft and plump.
- Antioxidant properties: It helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
- Non-comedogenic: Plant-based squalane is very light and does not clog pores, making it ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin.
- Improves the absorption of other active ingredients: Squalane can help other fat-soluble active ingredients to be better transported into the skin.
- Silky skin feeling: It leaves an exceptionally soft, smooth and non-greasy feeling on the skin.
Squalane in the Flam Skin philosophy
Flam Skin's mission is to help your skin find its natural balance and radiance with care that feels luxurious yet deeply nourishing. Squalane fits perfectly into this concept. It's a prime example of an active ingredient that combines effectiveness, naturalness (from a plant source), and a wonderful application experience. It supports skin balance and forms the basis for a mindful skincare ritual.
Conclusion – The silky secret for every skin
No matter your skin type, squalane is a true blessing. It moisturizes, protects, and nourishes, leaving nothing but a silky-soft feel. An elegant and highly effective ingredient that should be included in every conscious skincare routine to support the skin's natural beauty.
