OLIVE SQUALENE

What is Olive Squalene ?

Mimicking our skin’s own built-in moisturiser, it is a multi-beneficial, naturally anti-ageing plant active suited to all skin types, even the most sensitive.

While many commercially available Squalene Oils and supplements are derived from shark liver at Botani we turn to the humble Olive.Olive Squalene is extracted from the fresh olive pomace, which includes the skin, pulp and pit of the olive.

Our sustainable, vegan, Certified active Organic Olive Squalene is bottled in eco-friendly, amber bottles in Melbourne.

Olive Squalene facts

We are all born with Squalene, in fact, newborns have the highest content of squalene in their skin.

The skin’s sebaceous glands contain around 12% Squalene, forming part of our skin’s natural protective barrier that keeps the moisture in, and bacteria out.

From the age of around 25, the skin’s Squalene levels start to deplete, making us more prone to dryness, dehydration and premature ageing. Nature provides us with a perfect replenishment sourced from the legendary Olive tree.

Applying Squalene daily will help maintain skin health without the greasiness because it mimics our bodies natural moisturiser and quickly penetrates deep into the skin. On the skin’s surface, it protects from moisture loss and environmental toxins by acting as a barrier.

Functions and Benefits of Olive Squalene

Hydrating Emollient

Natural alternative to mineral oils (petrochemicals).

Mineral oils suffocate cells by not allowing the skin to breathe. One of nature’s greatest emollients, Squalene quickly absor bs into the skin, restoring suppleness and elasticity, without the oily residue. In recent clinical studies, 75% of testers reported an immediate feeling of hydration and 79% reported an improvement in long term hydration.

Skin Cell Rejuvenation

Olive Squalene delivers oxygen deep into the skin and promotes healthy skin cell rejuvenation. In recent clinical trials, 100% of testers had lighter, brighter skin, 63% found that it reduced pigmentation and age spots and 44% said it reduced the appearance of acne scars.

Anti-ageing antioxidant and UV barrier

Olive Squalene is a proven antioxidant and free-radical scavenger. Its molecular structure is very different from other carrier oils, such as coconut, sunflower, sweet almond, rosehip and even olive oil, as it is an ‘active’. Olive Squalene cancels out damaging free radicals and glycation that contribute to premature ageing. In clinical trials, 88% of testers experienced a decrease in the length of wrinkles whilst 100% said they noticed a decrease in wrinkle depth*

Anti-inflammatory

Calms atopic skin.

Dermatologically tested, non-irritating and suitable for atopic and sensitive skin, 100% of testers (in skin compatibility testing) reported no irritations or a llergic reactions. Naturally anti-inflammatory, Olive Squalene is suitable for use on all skin types including sensitive and dry, reactive skin conditions.