SINCE the demonstration that squalene might be an important precursor to cholesterol in endogenous synthesis 1–3, it was felt that it would be useful to have available an adequate supply of ...

Squalene is the original compound, while squalane is its refined, more stable derivative. The key difference lies in oxidation: squalene oxidises quickly, which makes it unsuitable for skincare.

The substance was named "Squalene" in later years. As a result of further research, it was revealed that human sebum contained a small amount of squalene. At present, it is globally used in cosmetics ...