The global squalane market size will reach US$378 million in 2023 and is expected to exceed US$820 million in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.83%. Among them, olive squalane occupies a dominant position, accounting for 71% of cream products. The Chinese market is growing particularly rapidly. In 2022, the plant squalane market size will reach tens of billions of yuan, and the compound growth rate is expected to exceed 12% in 2029, mainly due to consumers’ pursuit of “natural ingredients” and the support of policies such as the “Healthy China Action” for green raw materials.
●What is Olive squalane ?
Olive squalane is a saturated hydrocarbon compound obtained by hydrogenating olive-derived squalene. Its chemical formula is and its CAS number is 111-01-3. It is a colorless, transparent, oily liquid. It is odorless and non-irritating. It has excellent chemical stability and a melting point of -15°C. It has a high affinity with the sebum membrane and quickly penetrates into the stratum corneum. It is called “liquid gold”.
Compared with squalane extracted from traditional shark livers, olive squalane stands out for its environmental sustainability: only about 1,000 kilograms of olive pomace are needed per ton of olive squalane, while the traditional method requires 3,000 shark livers, significantly reducing ecological pressure. Its preparation process includes three steps: olive oil refining, squalene extraction and hydrogenation. Modern technology can increase the purity to more than 99%, which meets international certification standards such as the EU ECOCERT.
●What Are The Benefits Of Olive squalane ?
Olive squalane has become a core ingredient in cosmetic formulas due to its unique molecular structure and biocompatibility:
1.Deep Moisturizing And Barrier Repair: Olive squalane simulates the structure of human sebum membrane, and its water-locking ability is 3 times that of traditional oils. It can reduce the water loss rate of the skin by more than 30%, and repair dry and sensitive skin barriers.
2.Anti-Oxidation And Anti-Aging: Olive squalane’s free radical scavenging efficiency is 1.5 times that of vitamin E, and it cooperates with sunscreen to reduce UV damage and delay wrinkle formation.
3.Promote The Penetration Of Active Ingredients: As a “carrier oil”, olive squalane improves the transdermal absorption rate of ingredients such as retinol and niacinamide, and enhances the efficacy of the product.
4.Mild And Non-Irritating: Olive squalane has zero allergenicity and is suitable for pregnant women, infants and fragile skin after medical beauty treatment. Clinical trials have shown that its effectiveness in repairing burns and eczema is 85%.
●What Are The Applications Of Olive squalane ?
1.Skin Care Products
Cream and essence: Add 5%-15% of olive squalane, such as Lancome Absolu Cream and SkinCeuticals Moisturizing Essence, which focus on long-lasting moisturizing and anti-aging.
Sunscreen and repair: Compound olive squalane with zinc oxide to increase SPF value, and use in after-sun gel to quickly relieve redness.
2.Hair Care And Body Care
Add 3%-5% olive squalane to hair care essential oil to repair split ends and frizz; mix in bath oil to prevent dry and itchy skin in winter.
3.Medicine And Special Care
Use as a matrix in burn ointment and eczema cream to accelerate wound healing; clinical research on oral preparations for regulating blood lipids has entered Phase II.
4.High-End Makeup
Replace silicone oil in foundation liquid to create a “velvet matte” makeup effect and avoid the risk of acne.
●Usage Suggestions:
1.Industrial Formula Suggestions
Moisturizer: Add 10%-20% olive squalane, ceramide and hyaluronic acid to enhance the water-locking network.
Essence oil: Compound olive squalane with rosehip oil and vitamin E at a concentration of 5%-10% to enhance the antioxidant synergy.
2.Daily Use By Consumers
Facial care: After cleansing, take 2-3 drops of olive squalane and press directly on the entire face, or mix with liquid foundation to improve the fit.
First aid repair: Apply thickly on dry and chapped areas (such as lips and elbows), wipe after 20 minutes, and soften the cuticle immediately.
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Post time: Apr-14-2025
