Comments on: Squalane Oil: What It Is And How Does It Benefit Skin?

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:47:08 +0000

In reply to Zaeobi. Zaeobi, yes Hyaluronic Acid, squalane and niacinamide can be used on the eye area. Both hyaluronic acid and squalane hydrate skin, but in different ways. Hyaluronic Acid draws moisture from the air into the skin, while squalane creates a protective barrier on the skin that keeps moisture in. It's a great oil that you can definitely use as moisturiser.

By: Zaeobi

Zaeobi — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:03:35 +0000

Silly question perhaps but what’s the difference then (in usage) between Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane? Is it just that squalane is thicker (you mentioned it’s semi-solid)? I have sensitive skin that is neither too oily nor dry (combination, perhaps?) & I find that most moisturisers make me break out. I use an SPF but I’m wondering if I can just use squalane as a moisturiser before that step – would it work around the eyes?
(If it helps, my AM routine is: cleanse (micellar water), vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, (Squalane?), SPF.) PM routine is similar but switch out the Vitamin C for Retinoid & add a night serum).
A little unrelated but I’m also wondering if Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide are safe to use around the eyes? It sucks to find anti-ageing products that can’t be used in the eye area, when that’s where I have crow’s feet!

By: Gio

Gio — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:27:05 +0000

In reply to Jann. Jann, it seems you need a richer moisture. Try one with Niaciamide. Both Olay and Cerave are good options. After that, you can slather Squalane oil on top.

By: Jann

Jann — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:47:37 +0000

I love your blog. It has such good info that’s based on hard facts.

I’ve got combination sensitive skin. Currently my skincare consists of oil cleanser, water based gel cleanser, gentle chemical exfoliant alternated with clay mask weekly, vit c serum, pure aloe Vera moisturiser, SPF.

I think the moisturiser is drying my skin because it feels right after. I am interested in adding squalane & vit b3 to my routine and also a moisturiser that suits my skin. Can you recommend how I should go about this?

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:35:55 +0000

In reply to Sweta.

Sweta, thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the blog. 🙂

0.5% is an intermediate dose and The ordinary retinol products have squalane to soften the irritating potential. If your skin isn’t sensitive you may be able to tolerate it, but there’s no way to know for sure until you try it. Start slowly a couple of times a week and see how it goes.

By: Sweta

Sweta — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 06:52:52 +0000

Hi Gio!
Love your blogs they are so informative yet I feel like I’m listening to a real person as opposed to reading a text book if you know what I mean!
Anyways, I have question about Vitamin A – I used to use tretinoin to treat my mild acne in my 20s but no longer need it anymore. I am now in my mid 30s and would like to start using retinol and was wondering would I need to start weak or would my skin be able to handle it since I’ve consumed it in the past? I am waiting for my 0.5% retinoid from TO to arrive but not sure if I need to dilute it further with squalane if it is too strong for me or whether I’ll be okay.
What are your thoughts?