Ingredient · dataset v56
Squalane and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
The saturated, hydrogenated form of squalene with no double bonds for Malassezia yeast's chemistry to use.
The saturated twin of squalene; spelling matters.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Oil
Plant oils: triglyceride oils and butters the yeast harvests after its enzymes split them.
Also listed as
Hydrogenated Squalene
Checked products with this ingredient (7)
Product types: Moisturizers, Oils
Moisturizers (5)
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream
- Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
- Almond Clear 2-in-1 Hydrating Gel 4 oz
- S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Oils (2)
Related oil
- Acai Fruit Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Apricot Kernel Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Argan Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Avocado Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Babassu Seed Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Baobab Seed Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Black Currant Seed Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Squalane trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: The saturated, hydrogenated form of squalene with no double bonds for this yeast's chemistry to use.
Does Squalane feed Malassezia?
No known link: Squalane is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Squalane →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.