Overnight Replenishing Squalane Mask - Skin Firming + Hydrating Sleep Mask
Inspired by Korean sleeping masks, this overnight face mask helps prevent dry skin while you sleep. It forms a protective barrier that locks in moisture all night long, reducing skin water loss + helping you wake up glowing. What Is Squalane? To truly understand squalane means to first understand squalene—with an E. Squalene is a molecule we are born with in abundance, but like the hyaluronic acid molecule, squalene amounts decrease as we age. It is a main component in sebum, the oily, waxy substance produced by the body’s sebaceous glands that moisturizes + protects our skin. Sebum is essential to protecting the skin barrier, helps to prevent water loss, + can also provide anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, + antioxidant benefits. Since we lose squalene as we age, it’s beneficial to replace it. Enter squalane—with an A. Squalane is a more stable version of this natural emollient. It is biomimetic, meaning it mimics the function of a natural substance (in this case, sebum). Hydrated sk