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squalene

squalene

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A natural oil in plants and animals that people use in skin products and vaccines
  • noun
  • /ˈskweɪliːn/
  • Specialized
: esqualeno
  • Sebum, produced by the sebaceous glands, contains both cholesterol and squalene.
  • squalene and cholesterol

The other the other issue was about squalene, which is a product made from shark liver oil.

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Examples

  • Squalene and cholesterol synthesis, vitamin A metabolism, and glycine, serine, alanine, and threonine metabolism overall contributions all decrease with age.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Squalene is correlated with alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) levels on the surface of the skin.

    Academic text (2018)

  • It feels incredible with plant based squalene and prickly pear for oily combo skin.

  • Squalene is commonly used in cosmetics to moisturize and improve skin texture.

  • Many skincare products contain squalene to help hydrate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

  • Squalene, derived from plant sources, is a key ingredient in many hydrating creams and lotions.

Surface Forms

squalene singular
squalenes plural

Morphology

squalene = squal + ene

The word is a technical chemical name formed from a non‑English combining form (from Latin Squalus, 'shark') plus the chemical suffix '-ene'; this structure does not yield an obvious everyday meaning for typical learners.

Etymology

Squalene comes from the Latin squalus, meaning 'shark', because it was first found in shark liver oil, and the ending -ene shows it is a kind of oil-like chemical. So the name helps you remember that squalene is a natural oil found in animals and plants and used in cosmetics and vaccines.