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 Squalane Oil 
This squalane is steam distilled from olive oil. (Some
squalane is
solvent extracted and some comes from shark liver oil rather than
olive). Think of this squalane as the "best" component of olive oil for
the skin. It is soft, silky and non-greasy to the touch. It is
structured much the same as Vitamin A. Vitamin A being one of the main
nutrients necessary for healthy skin.
Because Squalane oil is so fine, it is absorbed deep
into the skin VERY
quickly. It has a natural affinity to the skin because it is one of the
components of human sebum. It has been found that as we age our skin
produces less squalane; one of the reasons our skin ages. Squalane also
acts as a natural barrier to hold moisture in our skin. The loss of the
skins ability to retain water is what opens the door to age lines and
dry rough skin.
It can be used alone as a moisturizer, something of a
find for those
who are looking for a non-greasy moisturizer that does not require a
preservative. In creams and lotions it will soften the skin and help to
retain moisture. It has been referred to as "nature’s
facelift". One company's AD goes like this "a proven beauty oil, giving
women around the world healthier, more radiant skin. Used regularly,
this pure Squalane can do more than merely enrich your skin.. it can
transform it, by helping to soften fine lines and making the skin more
supple and youthful looking."
Besides the emollient, moisturizing and barrier
qualities of Squalane,
it is also effective for a number of other conditions. "Squalane helps
to discourage the growth of bacteria that can block normal cell
development. At the same time it helps protect it from the harmful
effects of sun, winter cold, smoke and pollution". Found to be helpful
for acne, for hair care, and for dry scaly skin on elbows knees and
feet. Diluted with water, Squalane can be effective for all types of
rashes, from diaper rash to rashes caused by shaving. The effectiveness
of Squalane has been approved in medical treatments in Japan where it
has been widely studied since 1930 when it was noted that sharks do not
develop tumors and are cancer free.
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