Squalene is a top nutritional supplement that adds moisture to the skin. It has been shown to protect the skin from UV radiation, support liver function, and boost mood.*
What is Squalene?
Squalene is a unique oil naturally occurring in the skin, helping to stabilize its structure. This fatty substance is an isoprenoid, a fat-soluble antioxidant that anchors itself to cell membranes. Other isoprenoids include Vitamin E, Q10, and beta carotene, commonly found in many fruits and vegetables.*
Squalene for Skin Health
Squalene is produced during cholesterol synthesis and is concentrated in the skin and oils from sebaceous glands, providing a protective barrier. It maintains skin moisture by lubricating the surface.*
Squalene deactivates the free radical known as singlet oxygen, generated by UV exposure.* It also absorbs and binds fat-soluble toxins, aiding in their excretion. These functions make squalene an excellent skin support supplement.*
Immune Support
Squalene became popular as an immune support supplement thanks to Hans Nieper, a German physician and physicist.* He believed squalene, which makes up 80% of shark liver oil, helped sharks maintain energy in low-oxygen sea depths. Though Nieper's research is not fully verified, some animal and cell studies indicate squalene's immune support potential.*
Squalene, containing isoprenoid structures, is a potent antioxidant and detoxifier, showing promise as an immune-support nutrient.*
The Structure of Squalene
Squalene's unique isoprenoid structure enables its antioxidant activity.* Unlike fatty acids, squalene has a 30-carbon-long skeleton and is highly unsaturated (10 missing hydrogens), allowing significant biological interaction. This structure helps protect DHA from free radical damage when added to food.*
Squalene and Toxins
Squalene's unique structure helps absorb toxins, aiding the body's detoxification processes. It improves clearance of pesticides and heavy metals.*
Additional Skin Support Nutrients
Quercetin - Helps with itchy skin and mild allergies.*
Skin Rejuvenator™ - Strengthens collagen structure and protects skin.*
Hyaluronic Acid - Moisturizes skin and makes up the fluid layer under the skin.*