Squalane

[Lankan]

I was going thru a cosmetic supply website and came across this, the way it is written below; I felt it like a great ingredient for a handmade soap as a natural ingredient. Appreciate your thoughts on this

Squalane and Squalene are oily substances that are common components of other oils. Both Squalane and Squalene are natural components of human sebum, a mixture of lipids produced by glands in the skin. In cosmetics and personal care products, Squalane and Squalene are used in the formulation of a wide variety of products including bath oils, hair products, eye makeup, makeup foundations, lipstick, suntan and sunscreen products, body powders, nail products and in cleansing, moisturizing, and skin care products.
Squalane and Squalene act as lubricants on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft, smooth appearance. These ingredients also act as hair conditioning agents.

 

[Misschief]

I wouldn't waste it in a wash off product like soap. I would use it in any of the formulations mentioned in the description.

 

[shunt2011]

I use squalene straight up on my face. Too expensive for soap and not sure what it would add since lye does it's own thing.

 

[cmzaha]

I would consider it a waste in soap but is beautiful in lotions and other leave-on products such as Serums and balms