It is so powerful that in one study scientists could create acne simply by
applying squalene peroxide to a rabbit's ear.
Animal studies show that
applying squalene peroxide on the skin causes acne, and the severity of acne is linked to the degree of oxidation of squalene [5].
Right now, nobody knows whether actually
applying squalene externally is as bad or whether it's only the squalene naturally present in sebum which is a threat, but personally, I would not run the risk.
Not exact matches
What's even more interesting is that the amount of acne produced correlated directly to the amount of
squalene peroxide
applied.
He also procured the rat sex - pheromone
Squalene from a rat lab and
applied it to various surfaces of the gallery.