The vernix is baby’s first built-in moisturizer—the best protection Mother Nature can give. This creamy substance creates a powerful natural moisture barrier for newborns’ skin in the first few hours after birth, and it’s rich with ultra-hydrating molecule squalene. That squalene is key to keeping skin safe, nourishing and supporting delicate skin when it needs it the most. But after the protective vernix absorbs, your baby’s skin needs a little extra love and care. That’s where squalane comes in.