squalene

noun

squa·lene | \ ˈskwā-ˌlēn

Definition of squalene

: an acyclic hydrocarbon C₃₀H₅₀ that is widely distributed in nature (such as a major component of sebum and in shark-liver oils) and is a precursor of sterols (such as cholesterol)

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Recent Examples on the Web Enriched with squalene, glycerin and Glacial Glycoprotein, the moisturizer is formulated to deliver long-lasting hydration to help everyone achieve healthy looking skin. — Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 18 June 2021 Packed with marine botanicals and squalene, the Enzyme Cleansing Oil is your first step to skin that glows from within. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021 Just to rave a bit more, Huesticks are blendable, buildable, weightless, easy-to-use, vegan, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and packed with hyaluronic acid, squalene, and vitamins C and E. Shop the wonder beauty stick below. — Brandy Guerry, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2021 Squalane, a more stable cousin of squalene, a naturally occurring emollient in human skin, is lightweight and absorbs well. — Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 28 Dec. 2020 Ceramides, squalene and botanicals (caviar lime, schisandra fruit, illipe butter) help firm, soften and brighten skin, and the no-fuss, gelato-like texture leaves you with a dewy, ungreasy finish. — Kari Molvar, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2020 Roughly three million or so sharks are hunted and traded for their squalene. — Lara Jackson, National Geographic, 19 Nov. 2020 Companies commonly use squalene as a moisturizing additive in cosmetics and sunscreens. — Katherine J. Wu, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2020 The squalene in the flu vaccine, highly purified, is obtained from shark liver oil. — Anne P. Kim, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2020

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squalene

noun

squa·lene | \ ˈskwā-ˌlēn

Medical Definition of squalene

: an acyclic hydrocarbon C₃₀H₅₀ that is widely distributed in nature (as a major component of sebum and in shark-liver oils) and is a precursor of sterols (as cholesterol)