I originally used horse oil, but I learned that it oxidizes easily, so I was looking for a different oil that would work, and I ended up buying this. I heard that squalane is resistant to oxidation, so I could use it with confidence, and I really liked how it dispensed drop by drop by squeezing the container. The oil is smooth and absorbs well, so it moisturized my skin and didn't feel dry at all, and it didn't leave my skin feeling sticky after use, which is great.