“Feels like an oil, acts like an oil, but it’s not an oil.” Okay, then what is this emollient? It is chemically equivalent to other types of squalane derived from shark liver or olive, but created during an exclusive fermentation process from sugarcane. Peter Thomas Roth’s Oilless Oil 100% Purified Squalane claims to “soften skin and help improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, radiance and hydration.” This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.
