Skincare
Why We Put Squalane in Every Single Melita Formula
By melita.in
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August 5, 2025
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5 min read
If there’s one ingredient we believe your skin should meet and keep — it’s Squalane.
A silky, biomimetic oil that hydrates, restores, and protects — without ever clogging or irritating. It’s lightweight, it’s powerful, and it’s in every product we make.
Here’s why.
What is Squalane – and How Is It Different from Squalene?
Let’s start with the science (briefly).
Squalene (with an “e”) is a lipid naturally found in our skin’s sebum. It keeps skin soft, elastic, and protected. But it’s unstable and oxidizes quickly in formulations.
Squalane (with an “a”) is its hydrogenated, stable version — and it’s this version that shows up in skincare.
At Melita, we use plant-based squalane derived sustainably from sugarcane and olives. It’s 100% non-comedogenic, non-irritating, and universally skin-friendly – even for sensitive, acne-prone, or reactive skin types.
Why Squalane Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Routine?
1. It mimics what your skin already makes
That’s why it absorbs beautifully, doesn’t sit heavy, and works intuitively to restore moisture balance.
2. It repairs, not just hydrates
Squalane doesn’t just add moisture; it strengthens the lipid barrier, helping reduce TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and making skin more resilient over time.
3. It supports actives, not competes with them
Whether you're using Vitamin C, Retinol, or exfoliants — Squalane acts as the buffer that keeps irritation at bay.
4. It’s ideal for Indian climates
Our skin deals with heat, humidity, pollution, and hard water. Squalane’s lightweight, breathable texture makes it ideal for Indian skin — no pilling, no greasiness, no blocked pores.
Why We Use Squalane in Every Melita Formula
In most skincare brands, Squalane is a “featured” ingredient.
At Melita, it’s a foundational one.
Here’s where you’ll find it:
• Ultra Hydrating Essence — paired with peptides + HA for deep hydration that lasts
• Balancing Moisturizer — layered with ceramides + glycolic acid for barrier repair and gentle resurfacing
• SPF & Cleanser — to prevent dryness, even in rinse-off or protective formats
Because every step in your routine should help your skin retain what matters most: moisture and strength.
Squalane vs. Hyaluronic Acid: Which One Does More?
This is a question we hear often. The answer?
They’re not interchangeable — but they are complementary.
• Hyaluronic Acid attracts water into the skin (a humectant)
• Squalane seals it in and supports the skin’s lipid matrix (an emollient)
The best routines use both. That’s why our formulas combine Squalane + HA + Peptides — to hydrate both the water phase and oil phase of your skin barrier.
How to Use Squalane (Without Overthinking It)
There’s no “right” time – AM or PM, summer or winter.
Squalane works when used consistently. In a well-formulated product, you’ll barely feel it and your skin will quietly begin to feel… better.
Fewer dry patches. Less redness. More glow.
Think of it as a skincare insurance policy — building long-term resilience, without the drama.
Final Take: The Ingredient That Never Steals the Spotlight, But Always Delivers
Squalane isn’t trendy. It’s timeless.
It doesn’t tingle or exfoliate — and that’s the point. It simply makes everything else in your routine work better, while strengthening the barrier that keeps your skin calm, healthy, and happy.
It’s why we don’t just include it — we formulate around it.
Experience the difference with Melita’s full routine — where every product begins with barrier care.
A silky, biomimetic oil that hydrates, restores, and protects — without ever clogging or irritating. It’s lightweight, it’s powerful, and it’s in every product we make.
Here’s why.
What is Squalane – and How Is It Different from Squalene?
Let’s start with the science (briefly).
Squalene (with an “e”) is a lipid naturally found in our skin’s sebum. It keeps skin soft, elastic, and protected. But it’s unstable and oxidizes quickly in formulations.
Squalane (with an “a”) is its hydrogenated, stable version — and it’s this version that shows up in skincare.
At Melita, we use plant-based squalane derived sustainably from sugarcane and olives. It’s 100% non-comedogenic, non-irritating, and universally skin-friendly – even for sensitive, acne-prone, or reactive skin types.
Why Squalane Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Routine?
1. It mimics what your skin already makes
That’s why it absorbs beautifully, doesn’t sit heavy, and works intuitively to restore moisture balance.
2. It repairs, not just hydrates
Squalane doesn’t just add moisture; it strengthens the lipid barrier, helping reduce TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and making skin more resilient over time.
3. It supports actives, not competes with them
Whether you're using Vitamin C, Retinol, or exfoliants — Squalane acts as the buffer that keeps irritation at bay.
4. It’s ideal for Indian climates
Our skin deals with heat, humidity, pollution, and hard water. Squalane’s lightweight, breathable texture makes it ideal for Indian skin — no pilling, no greasiness, no blocked pores.
Why We Use Squalane in Every Melita Formula
In most skincare brands, Squalane is a “featured” ingredient.
At Melita, it’s a foundational one.
Here’s where you’ll find it:
• Ultra Hydrating Essence — paired with peptides + HA for deep hydration that lasts
• Balancing Moisturizer — layered with ceramides + glycolic acid for barrier repair and gentle resurfacing
• SPF & Cleanser — to prevent dryness, even in rinse-off or protective formats
Because every step in your routine should help your skin retain what matters most: moisture and strength.
Squalane vs. Hyaluronic Acid: Which One Does More?
This is a question we hear often. The answer?
They’re not interchangeable — but they are complementary.
• Hyaluronic Acid attracts water into the skin (a humectant)
• Squalane seals it in and supports the skin’s lipid matrix (an emollient)
The best routines use both. That’s why our formulas combine Squalane + HA + Peptides — to hydrate both the water phase and oil phase of your skin barrier.
How to Use Squalane (Without Overthinking It)
There’s no “right” time – AM or PM, summer or winter.
Squalane works when used consistently. In a well-formulated product, you’ll barely feel it and your skin will quietly begin to feel… better.
Fewer dry patches. Less redness. More glow.
Think of it as a skincare insurance policy — building long-term resilience, without the drama.
Final Take: The Ingredient That Never Steals the Spotlight, But Always Delivers
Squalane isn’t trendy. It’s timeless.
It doesn’t tingle or exfoliate — and that’s the point. It simply makes everything else in your routine work better, while strengthening the barrier that keeps your skin calm, healthy, and happy.
It’s why we don’t just include it — we formulate around it.
Experience the difference with Melita’s full routine — where every product begins with barrier care.