About this material
Squalane – Sugarcane Derived (Squalane (Sugarcane Derived)) is a Skin-identical lipid supplied by MakeYourSkin as a liquid oil for professional cosmetic formulation. Drawn from the Japanese beauty tradition, it is valued for emolliency, barrier support.
What is Squalane – Sugarcane Derived?
Squalane – Sugarcane Derived is supplied under the INCI / technical name Squalane (Sugarcane Derived) and carries CAS number 111-01-3.
It belongs to the Skin-identical lipid group and is derived from fermented sugarcane. The material reaches you as a liquid oil. It sits in the high-growth band of the 2025–2026 market, which means supply, pricing and claim substantiation are all moving quickly — confirm current availability before committing to a launch date.
Key Properties & Benefits
- Emolliency
- Barrier support
- Supplied cosmetic grade with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch.
Uses & Applications
Squalane – Sugarcane Derived is used in creams, lotions, facial oils, balms, sun care, makeup and hair serums.
Typical applications from the catalogue record: Facial oils, serums, hair care.
As a formulation essential it is specified by function rather than by claim, and the level is set by the performance the formula needs rather than by a marketing target. In Korean and Japanese formats it suits essences, toner pads, sheet-mask serums and lightweight gel-creams, where thin, layerable textures are the norm.
Handling note: Add to the oil phase and protect from prolonged heat and air exposure.
How to Use — Recommended Use Level
| Typical use level | 1–15% |
|---|---|
| Recommended pH | any |
| Addition phase | Oil phase |
| Solubility | Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. |
General rule: always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.
Technical Specification
| INCI / Technical Name | Squalane (Sugarcane Derived) |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 111-01-3 |
| Ingredient Family | Skin-identical lipid |
| Primary Cosmetic Functions | Emolliency; barrier support |
| Typical Applications | Facial oils, serums, hair care |
| Source / Feedstock | Fermented sugarcane |
| Origin / Tradition | Japan / Global |
| Typical Bulk Form | Liquid oil |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid oil (colour varies by crop and refining grade) |
| Solubility | Oil Soluble |
| Market Status | High-growth 2025–2026 |
| Catalogue Range | Core Range |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dark place in a well-filled, tightly closed container. Minimise headspace and light exposure to limit oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life for polyunsaturated oils. |
| Shelf Life | 12–24 months from manufacture in unopened original packaging |
| Vendor | MakeYourSkin |
| MYS Catalogue Code | MYS-N00126 |
Technical Notes
Vegan, shark-free and the industry-standard grade — specify the sugarcane route explicitly.
Regulatory Note
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
Reference: Regulatory / scientific reference
Documentation Supplied
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) in the current GHS format
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance
- INCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS / EINECS numbers
- Non-GMO statement on request
- Vegan / animal-origin declaration on request
- Halal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it
- Heavy-metal and microbiological test data on request
Available Pack Sizes
Supplied in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.
| 50 g | Pilot batches and small production runs |
|---|---|
| 225 g | Pilot batches and indie production runs |
| 1 Kg | Regular production for small and mid-size brands |
| 5 Kg | Scaled production and contract manufacturing |
Disclaimer & Caution in Use
For external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.
Specification
| INCI NAME | Squalane (Sugarcane Derived) |
|---|---|
| CAS NUMBER | 111-01-3 |
| FAMILY | Skin-identical lipid |
| ORIGIN | Japan / Global — Fermented sugarcane |
| SUPPLY FORM | Liquid oil |
| SOLUBILITY | Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. |
| TYPICAL USE LEVEL | 1–15% |
| pH RANGE | any |
| ADD AT | Oil phase |
| FUNCTIONS | Emolliency; barrier support |
| USED IN | Facial oils, serums, hair care |
| STORAGE | Store in a cool, dark place in a well-filled, tightly closed container. Minimise headspace and light exposure to limit oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life for polyunsaturated oils. |
| PACK SIZES | 50 g to 5 Kg |
| LEAD TIME | 10–16 days |
| REGULATORY | Standard cosmetic review |
How to work with it
The specification's Add at row is the one to read first. Water-phase materials added to a hot oil phase are the most common reason a batch separates.
Measure the finished product, not the premix. Outside the range the activity drops away and, for some materials, the degradation route is what causes complaints.
Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.