What it is
A saturated, stable oil made by hydrogenating squalene from shark liver oil or other natural oils, such as olive. It softens skin and slows water loss.
On a Korean label
Written 스쿠알란. The ingredient list doesn’t say where it came from; brands that use plant squalane usually say so on the pack.
Korean rules
The Korean ingredient dictionary lists no limit, label caution or functional-ingredient status for it.
Questions
What is 스쿠알란?
Squalane, an emollient oil.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change — the official texts above are the final word.