Squalene Description
Oil derived from shark liver or from plants (usually olives). Its derivative squalane is a natural component of skin and a good emollient that has antioxidant properties.
Squalene References
Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
The Lancet: Oncology, October 2000, pages 107-112
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