Squalene molecule (C30H50) is a major component of human sebum and is also found in some vegetable sources. Its hydrogenation gives squalane, a highly stable molecule, used as a emollient.

An upcycled raw material, natural and renewable

Due to recent disruption of supply chains, and rising consciousness about the origin of beauty products, more and more companies are looking for a local sourcing.
For over 30 years, Sophim has been using olive as its main raw material, a renewable key ingredient in the production of vegetable squalane.
It uses upcycled byproducts from the agro-food industry as its raw material to produce Phytosqualan.
The by-products generated by Phytosqualan production process are valorized into raw materials for other industries.

Properties

Phytosqualan offers a large choise of key properties:
• It restores lipidic skin barrier by preventing TEWL and restoring skin suppleness and is highly moisturizing
• It is a strong carrier due to its high compatibility with skin components: it is a great vector for active ingredients and enhances pigments dispersion
• It allows to develop extra soft textures, and provides smoothness, non-greasy feel, high penetration rate, while beeing easily spreadable

Efficacy

Regenerating and smoothing effet of Phytosqualan, on top of its …