Squalene vs. Squalane
Why Nature Wins (and EH1200 is the Ultimate Solution)
In the world of health and skincare, scientific terms are constantly thrown around. Two substances that often cause confusion are squalene and squalane. They sound almost identical, but there is a crucial difference in how they are made and how effectively they work for your body.
Here is exactly how it works, why plant-based squalene from olives is an absolute powerhouse, and why a premium olive oil like EH1200 provides the best and purest solution — far better than any processed alternative.
What is the Difference Between Squalene and Squalane?
To understand why the right olive oil is superior, we first need to look at the biology and chemistry behind these two compounds:
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Squalene (with an 'e'): This is the pure, active variant. It is a lipid naturally produced by our own body (making up about 12% of our sebum) to keep the skin supple and protected. It is also found in high concentrations in plants, with olives being the absolute frontrunner. It is an extremely potent antioxidant that effectively neutralizes free radicals.
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Squalane (with an 'a'): Because liquid squalene quickly reacts with oxygen (oxidation) in an open jar of cream and spoils, manufacturers process it in laboratories through a method called hydrogenation. The result is squalane: a stable, chemically saturated oil with a long shelf life.
While squalane serves as a fine base for cosmetic serums, it is essentially a 'stabilized, processed' version. It lacks the raw, biological activity and direct antioxidant power of living, unadulterated squalene.
Why EH1200 is the Ultimate Squalene Bomb
If you want to get the highest quality squalene, you don't need to buy expensive, isolated supplements or serums. The secret lies in the way specific olives are harvested and processed. VILLA EH1200 olive oil is superior in this regard due to a unique trinity:
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The Picual Olive: This specific olive variety is naturally known to contain the highest concentrations of squalene and natural antioxidants of all olive varieties.
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Early Harvested: The olives for EH1200 are harvested about eight weeks before they begin to change color. Although the olive yields very little oil at this stage, the concentration of squalene, polyphenols, and essential nutrients is at its absolute peak.
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Unfiltered: By not filtering the olive oil after cold pressing, all microscopic particles of the olive — and thus the active squalene — remain completely intact and preserved within the oil.
Natural Synergy: VILLA EH1200 contains a record amount of polyphenols (1145 mg/kg). These powerful antioxidants enhance the effectiveness of squalene and naturally protect the oil against oxidation, without any chemical processing.
Why EH1200 is Better Than Applying or Ingesting Squalane
Applying an isolated squalane serum to your skin or swallowing squalane capsules takes a single compound out of its natural context. By doing so, you miss out on the complete biological matrix that nature created.
When you use EH1200 — whether you take a daily spoonful as a liquid supplement or drizzle it cold over your meals — you nourish your cells and your skin from the inside out in its most bioavailable form. The natural squalene in this early-harvested Picual olive oil works in synergy with vitamins (E and K) and an abundance of polyphenols. This provides deep, structural hydration and cellular protection that a processed cosmetic product simply cannot match.
In short: leave the processed, chemically stabilized squalane products behind. Choose the pure, raw, and superior power of unfiltered, early-harvested Picual squalene in EH1200 to optimally support your body.