Squalane protects skin from UV light damage and supports collagen production in lab cells.
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SKINCARE
• MIXED
OLEHENRIKSEN HydraBarrier Nourishing Face Oil
RESEARCH
- Squalane reduces UV damage
- Boosts skin moisture retention
- Lab and cell studies only
COMMUNITY
- Limited discussion found
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SAFETYGenerally well-tolerated in topical use; patch test if allergic to berries or fish-derived products.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 15 ON PUBMED ↗BASED ON 15 PUBMED STUDIES
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IN VITRO STUDYPUBLISHED 2025⚠ TESTED IN ISOLATED SKIN CELLS UNDER CONTROLLED LAB CONDITIONS, NOT IN LIVING HUMAN SKIN OR WHOLE ORGANISM.
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IN VITRO STUDYPUBLISHED 2022⚠ TESTED ON EXCISED HUMAN SKIN SAMPLES EX VIVO, NOT ON INTACT LIVING SKIN.
Squalane increases how well antioxidants and active ingredients penetrate into skin.
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REVIEWPUBLISHED 2012⚠ REVIEW OF GENERAL SQUALANE PROPERTIES; DOES NOT TEST THIS SPECIFIC PRODUCT FORMULA OR THE OTHER INGREDIENTS (PEPTIDES, BERRY SEED OILS) INCLUDED IN THE FACE OIL.
Squalane has proven antioxidant and skin-hydrating properties supported by multiple studies.
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