Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil

Biossance is a prestige sustainable beauty brand known for its pioneering use of sugarcane-derived squalane. The brand was originally developed by Amyris, a synthetic biology company based in Emeryville, California. Amyris used their proprietary biotechnology to create a vegan, ethical alternative to squalane, which was historically sourced from shark livers. This specific product, the Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil, is a lightweight facial cleanser designed to remove makeup and impurities while hydrating the skin.

Most Biossance products are manufactured in the United States, keeping production close to their initial research and development roots. Following financial restructuring in 2023, the brand was auctioned and subsequently acquired by THG plc (formerly The Hut Group) in early 2024. This acquisition placed Biossance within THG's extensive portfolio of premium beauty brands, shifting its ultimate ownership to a major British e-commerce group headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.