Olive Squalane

What is Squalane (olive)

How is it different to Olive Squalene

Olive squalane is made by hydrogenating Olive Squalene. As a non- active ingredient, Olive Squalane can be incorporated with water- based creams and lotions. It is used in our moisturisers, creams, serum, scrub, balms, body oils and wax products.

Our olive squalane is ethically and sustainably sourced. Olive is the most environmentally friendly option available to cosmetics professionals. It has a particularly low environmental impact in the context of sustainable and organic agriculture which preserves biodiversity and reduces irrigation use.

4 Ways to Obtain Squalane

In nature, the highest levels of squalene can be found among olives, sharks, liver oil, wheat germ and rice. At Botani, we choose the humble olive.

PLANT ORIGIN

SUSTAINABLE & ECO-FRIENDLY

SYNTHETIC

PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY

ANIMAL ORIGIN

NON-CRUELTY FREE

BIOTECHNOLOGICAL

GMO (BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS)

What is hydrogenation

Hydrogenation is the process of converting squalene from an unsaturated oil to a saturated oil (squalane). A process of breaking any double bonds that exist in a molecule and replacing them with hydrogen.

Once hydrogenated, squalane will not have any double bonds, meaning it no longer has antioxidant properties and is more stable.

Functions & Benefits Of Olive Squalane

Hydrating emollient
Highly moisturising
Increases hydration
Seals moisture into the skin
Natural alternative to petroleum-based silicones (e.g. dimethicones & paraffin oils)