Squalane has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Squalane is predominantly sourced from plant-derived squalene, which is then hydrogenated, resulting in a 100% renewable ingredient. An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

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Is Squalane Natural?

Learn about Squalane — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameSqualane

IUPAC Name2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane

FormulaC30H62

PubChem CID8089 ↗

FunctionSkin Conditioning Agent · Emollient

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Squalane — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameSqualane
IUPAC Name2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane
Molecular FormulaC30H62
PubChem CID8089 ↗
FunctionsSkin Conditioning AgentEmollient
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for squalane is squalene, which is extracted from natural sources like olives, sugarcane, or amaranth seeds. These plant-based sources are rich in squalene, a precursor that is then chemically modified.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

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Learn about Squalane — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Squalane. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 8089. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗