Squalane
No flagsComedogenic 1/5emollient
Is Squalane safe?
Squalane has no safety flags in our database and is generally considered low-risk at cosmetic use levels.
In plain language
A feather-light, non-comedogenic emollient mimicking skin's own squalene; suits even acne-prone and sensitive skin.
A Caredermis plain-language explanation to help you read the label — not a regulator statement. The sourced facts are the classifications and status shown on this page.
Official regulatory status
Pulled directly from official regulatory datasets and expert reviews — not our own judgement.
Guidance by skin profile
Caredermis editorial guidance based on the concerns above — checked against the official records on every build, but not itself a regulator statement.
- Sensitive skinNo specific concern
- Oily & acne-proneNo specific concern
- Dry skinNo specific concern
- PregnancyNo specific concern
- Babies & kidsNo specific concern
- Eczema-proneNo specific concern
Sources
Each authority below is shown only because our ingested copy of its data lists Squalane — not because we asserted it. Follow a link to verify the classification or regulation directly.
CIR conclusion from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Quick Reference Table — cir-safety.org (snapshot in data/sources/)(point-in-time snapshot; CIR's live record may have been updated since).
See our methodology for how these map to concern levels. Informational only — not medical advice.
Products in our library containing Squalane
- La Roche-PosayTOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHE
- l-orealAge Perfect Soin Ré-hydratant Jour
- Eau Thermale Jonzaclait nourrissant réparateur corps Nutritive
- l-orealUltra Facial Cream
- AvèneSoin lèvres sensibles
- MixaHyalurogel Gel-Crème Hydratant Intensif 24H
- SundanceKids 50 Sonnenmilch
- Trader Joe'sHand and Body Cream
- AvèneCrème peaux intolérantes
- Gemey MaybellineDream Mat Mousse
- Sun DanceSonnenfluid sensitiv LSF 50+
- Tiger MoonRetinol Night Cream
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