Squalane
Also known as: Dodecahydrosqualene
Description
Squalane is a type of Triterpene (also described as an Unsaturated Hydrocarbon) that is chemically similar to Squalene (but is more stable against Oxidation) than Squalene.
Biological Function of Squalane
Skin
Squalane is an endogenous component of human Sebum.
Squalane is believed to be the most important protective Lipid in the Skin.
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