HIGH PURITY with CONSISTENT COMPOSITION PROVEN PERFORMANCE**

SKIN CARE Hair CARE

renewablE source and reliablE supplY
• Non-comedogenic • Prevents moisture loss and
Squalane is one of the highest quality and most versatile emollients on the • Increases cell turnover nourishes
market due to its sensorial profile, biocompatibility and consistently robust • Provides heat protection and
• Provides moisture
composition. strengthens hair
• Improves skin elasticity
It is a non-polar, fully saturated, and very stable hydrocarbon which also happens • Penetrates the hair shaft
to be naturally present in the skin. It is an exceptional moisturizer, preventing • Reduces the appearance of
wrinkles and fine lines • Improves shine
moisture loss and imparting suppleness and flexibility to skin. Due to its exceptional • Enhances elasticity and prevents
properties, squalane has been a long time favorite of cosmetic formulators. • Enhances skin barrier integrity
breakage
Squalane provides a silky, smooth and luxurious touch, without a greasy, heavy TYPICAL PROPERTIES
after feel. INCI Name: Squalane
Through its industrial bioscience platform, Amyris has developed a unique process
that enables the production of plant sugar derived, pure squalane. It offers Test SPECIFICATION LIMITS Unit of
reliable supply and a stable price. Description minimum maximum measure
Neossance Squalane resists oxidation and is stable to UV and temperature Purity by gas
variations. It has a consistently robust composition. chromatography 92 Area%
Density @ 20° C 0.806 0.811 g/cc
CORE BENEFITS Refractive Index @
20° C 1.449 1.453
quasi-drug
1 Stable Supply 2 Stable Price 3 derived from 4 approved in
plant sugar Iodine number 2 g I2/100g
japan
Acid number 0.5 mg KOH/g
Consistent Naturally Great odor Nearly odorless
5 6 7 8 readily
Composition present sensorial
biodegradable appearance &
in the skin profile
color Colorless liquid

CERTIFICATIONS COSMETIC APPLICATIONS : Skin, Hair, Sun and Body Care, Baby Care,
ECOCERT-approved Makeup, Cleansers.
USDA Certified Bio-based Product Usage level: Up to 100%
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Proven performance**

reduces tewl by 19% increases cell turnover by 34% reduces appearance of wrinkles by 51%

baseline
Baseline 28
28 days
days

**Note: Purchasers of squalane from Amyris are solely responsible for ensuring compliance of their cosmetic products with all applicable regulatory requirements, including claims regarding the effect of squalane on skin or hair.

AMYRIS story
Founded in 2003 by a group of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, Amyris uses
breakthrough science and an innovative business model to address global sustainability challenges.
Amyris utilizes biological systems to provide the foundation for high performing, cost competitive and
sustainable alternatives to chemical and petroleum based products.
Amyris is applying inspired science to deliver
sustainable solutions for a growing world.
Amyris began by developing microbial strains for a precursor to an effective anti-malarial drug. 5885 Hollis Street, Suite 100
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the project provides the technology responsible Emeryville, CA 94608 USA
for over 120 million malaria treatments. Building on this success, Amyris is applying its innovative +1 (510) 450-0761
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