Squalene
Squalene
3Moderate risk. A common trigger for acne-prone skin, especially leave-on products.
Not squalane. The unsaturated form oxidises readily, and oxidised squalene is implicated in acne.
What it does
emollient
How solid is that number
The rating is graded moderate. Reasonably supported, but from fewer or less direct sources than the best-established ratings.
It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
