squalene
Sebum's slick hydrocarbon
Squalene is a natural organic compound found in shark liver oil, olive oil, and human sebum.
It serves as a precursor in the body's synthesis of cholesterol and other steroids.
Squalene is used in cosmetics as a moisturizer and in vaccines as an adjuvant to boost immune response: The skincare line features squalene derived from olives.
Living production of molecules
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- terpenoidIsoprene-derived organic compound
- intermediateBetween two levels
enzyme · unsaturated · polyunsaturated · biomolecule · cyclization
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- noncomedogenicWon't obstruct skin pores
- absorptionProcess of taking in
softening · nourishing · elasticity · anti-aging · suppleness · gentle · dermis · epidermis
Originating from flora
- sugarcaneSucrose-yielding tropical grass
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
food-grade · natural · botanical · renewable · eco-friendly
Fluid's upward resistance
- extractionAct of removing
- overfishingUnsustainable marine harvest
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- hepaticRelating to liver
biosynthesis
Living production of molecules
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- terpenoidIsoprene-derived organic compound
intermediate · enzyme · unsaturated · polyunsaturated · biomolecule · cyclization
emollient
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- noncomedogenicWon't obstruct skin pores
absorption · softening · nourishing · elasticity · anti-aging · suppleness · gentle · dermis · epidermis · serum
plant-derived
Originating from flora
- sugarcaneSucrose-yielding tropical grass
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
sustainable · food-grade · natural · botanical · renewable · eco-friendly
buoyancy
Fluid's upward resistance
- extractionAct of removing
- overfishingUnsustainable marine harvest
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
emulsion
Blended immiscible liquids
- injectableAdministered via needle