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Have you already used a natural emollient, with a great affinity to the skin, being one of the main component of human sebum?

 

Sophim answers this question with its SOPHIDERM®, a natural squalane (perhydrosqualene) from marine origin.

SOPHIDERM®, thanks to Sophim’s high performance technology, is a very high purity squalane, without light components (such as pristane) bringing skin irritation.

This clear fluid oil has a natural affinity with the skin, being one of the main components of the human sebum and the hydrolipidic film.

It is a polyfunctional product, with qualities for spreadability and skin absorption. It prevents moisture loss and restore the skin suppleness and flexibility.

Its soft, silky, non greasy touch, its total stability and complete inocuity makes it an irreplaceable base for high quality cosmetic emulsions.

SOPHIDERM® has made Sophim The European expert in squalane manufacturing.

 

SOPHIDERM® Cosmetic properties

Polyfunctionnal raw material, SOPHIDERM® has the following properties:

  • Odorless, colorless, tasteless
  • Spreadability
  • Easiness to formulate
  • Skin absorption
  • Restore skin suppleness
  • Prevents Insensible Water Loss (IWL)
  • Soft feel
  • Non greasy feel
  • Total stability
  • Full inocuity

Raw materials

SOPHIDERM® is made from shark liver oil. These sharks do not come from a targeted fishing, but from the usual fishing in deep waters, in northern Atlantic Ocean.

Located near the raw materials sources, Sophim has storage in two of the main French fishing harbours, in order to insure stability of prices and security of supply.

 

SOPHIDERM® specifications

Specific gravity, 20°C, g/ml

0.807 — 0.810

Refractive index

1.4510 — 1.4525

Iodine value

1.0 max

Saponification value

1.0 max

Acid value

0.2 max

Gas chromatography purity

99 % min


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