Garden of Wisdom's Squalane Oil is naturally produced by the skin, but some of us have trouble producing enough for healthy skin. Our Squalane Oil is derived from olive oil, and is a great natural substitute. It is highly compatible with skin, and it quickly and deeply absorbed with out leaving an oily film or residue. It helps to condition skin and trap moisture to it. Squalane Oil leaves a protective barrier on the skin, helping to keep it safe from harmful pollutants. This oil is healing and boosts cellular regeneration, and will help to repair damage such as chapped or cracked skin. Squalane also helps to soften rough skin. This oil has natural anti-bacterial properties.
Properties highly skin compatible, quickly and deeply absorbed into the skin, conditions, protects skin, healing, softening, anti-bacterial, boosts cellular regeneration
Origin: USA Extraction Method: Catalytic Hydrogenation of Squalene (in this form it is not stable) to Squalane Derived from Olive Oil Color: Clear Derived From: Olive Oil Contains: At least 92% Squalane Base Oil: Can be used up to 100% strength Shelf Life: 2 years
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
At 50 my skin has changed from combination to normal. I have been experimenting with different carrier oils (I purchase all of my oils from GOW) and this the one that I keep repurchasing. I add a drop or two to my cleanser for extra hydration; I put it directly on my face at night with a drop or two of GOW Plum Kernel Oil; for daytime use I love to mix Squalane with a drop of GOW Hazelnut Oil for moisture and shine control.
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