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Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary


Excellent squalene


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Oil derived from shark liver or from plants (usually olives) and sebum. It is a natural component of skin and is a good emollient that has antioxidant and immune-stimulating properties (Sources: Lancet Oncology, October 2000, pages 107–112; and Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471–477). See natural moisturizing factor (NMF)



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