Is Squalene vegetarian?
Squalene
Squalene is a natural triterpene hydrocarbon found abundantly in the liver of deep-sea sharks and also present in plant-derived oils such as olive oil, amaranth seed oil, and rice bran oil. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient and antioxidant, and the source (animal or plant) varies by supplier.
| Also known as | 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene, All-trans-Squalene, Shark Liver Oil Squalene, Spinacene, Supraene |
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| INCI name | Squalene |
| CAS number | 111-02-4 |
| EC number | 203-826-1 |
| CosIng ID | 78861 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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