Shark livers contain high amounts of squalene, which Japanese cosmetic companies once discovered to be an extremely effective hair-care ingredient and began hunting sharks for this precious substance. Shark liver-derived squalane is banned in much of the world as an ingredient in cosmetics, so what other sources are there?

The main source of daily squalane:

Main source 1. Plant extract

In order to save the poor shark, and to ensure continued beauty, chemists have finally succeeded in extracting vegetable oils such as olive oil, palm oil, and amaranth oil. Among them, olive oil is the main source of plant extraction. Olive oil is a vegetable oil that is then hydrogenated to give squalene.

Main Source 2. Synthesis

Never underestimate the synthetic power of a scientist. Currently, we can already prepare similar materials with similar moisturizing, moisturizing and lubricating properties, but at a lower price. Most of the ones on the market are synthetic, but it is slightly less effective.

The effect of squalane hair care:

Squalane is not only used on the face and body, you can also use it on your hair. It helps prevent hair breakage, and while hair produces natural oils that dry out from weather, diet, etc., it replenishes lost moisture and oils in hair, protecting it from further damage. Can make the hair more shiny, hair care in addition to the use of such products, it is also necessary to take the correct way of care, take the correct shampoo and hair care methods.

In order to get smooth and shiny hair, it is not enough to use hair care products, proper hair care is also important and should be done.

Squalane hair care steps:

Use Step 1. Wash your hair properly. Before shampooing, comb the hair, adjust the water temperature to be close to body temperature, then thoroughly wet the hair, lather the shampoo, apply it to the hair, massage with your fingers to promote the dust to fall, and finally Rinse thoroughly with clean water to prevent residue.

Use step 2. Also use hair conditioner. Before using the conditioner, towel dry your hair, then apply the conditioner to the ends, leave on for about 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly, and then dry the hair with a dry towel.

Use step 3. When blow-drying your hair, do not blow down, try to blow from the top down, and blow in the direction of the closed hairstyle. If your hair is semi-dry, apply a hair oil or cosmetic oil with hair care properties, such as squalane, and blow dry.

Use step 4. Protect your hair from the sun. UV rays can cause hair follicles to open and lose moisture, making hair frizzy and prone to split ends. When going out in the sun, it is best to wear a hat or hold an umbrella.

If other oils are too oily for your skin, then squalane is a good choice for you. Even though it is an oil, it is light and not too heavy on your skin or hair.

Advantages of using squalane for hair care:

1. Severe irritation

The outermost layer of the skin is a layer of fat, our facial oils, which consists of free fatty acids, triglycerides, and squalene. Since the composition of squalane is very similar to fat, it is very safe for human use, and even the concentration of 100% is very irritating to the skin.

2. Antibacterial properties

Squalane can inhibit the growth of mold.