2024, Volume 70(74), Issue 1 (January), pp. 47 - 57

Squalene – Background and Perspectives in Cosmeceuticals Formulas

CLAUDIA MAXIM, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Iași, Romania
DELIA TURCOV, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Iași, Romania, ”Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Iași, Romania
ANDREEA GABRIELA BULGARIU, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Iași, Romania
DANIELA ȘUTEU, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Iași, Romania, danasuteu67@yahoo.com

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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11145431
Abstract
The barrier function of the skin layers is particularly important for skin health. Risk factors that compromise the integrity of this function act continuously, so that the daily skin ritual must ensure, among other things, the restoration of the basic elements necessary for this purpose. One of the modern assets included with this purpose in dermatocosmetic formulas is squalene. Its role is multiple: restores lipid balance on the skin surface, prevents transepidermal water loss, protects against oxidative damage. It can also act as a carrier for other active substances in the deep layers of the skin. As much is already known about squalene, so many aspects are still being researched on its optimal obtaining and use. This article summarizes the current information about this undeniably valuable and necessary ingredient in modern dermatocosmetic formulas.
Keywords: dermatocosmetic, skin lipid, squalene, plant resource.