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Jojoba Oil
AKA “Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis oil, Liquid wax”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Jojoba oil
AKA: Simmondsia chinensis oil, Liquid wax
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Jojoba Oil Glycereth-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterificaton of Glycereth-8 and Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Simmondsiaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
92457-12-0, 61789-91-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used by indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert for skin and hair conditioning. Modern cosmetic use began in the 1970s when researchers discovered its similarity to human sebum, making it ideal for skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Transcriptome Analysis of Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) during Seed Development and Liquid Wax Ester Biosynthesis.
Alotaibi SS, Elseehy MM, Aljuaid BS, El-Shehawi AM
Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2020
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An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
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An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
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An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
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Bioactivities of Jojoba Oil Beyond Skincare.
Chakrabarty S, Jigdrel K, Mukherjee P, Paul T, Drakpa D et al.
Journal of medicinal food, 2024
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Bioactivities of Jojoba Oil Beyond Skincare.
Chakrabarty S, Jigdrel K, Mukherjee P, Paul T, Drakpa D et al.
Journal of medicinal food, 2024
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Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel: Safety Assessment of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrolyzed Jo
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Jojoba Oil and Jojoba Wax
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Decyl Jojobate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Isopropyl Jojobate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Isomerized Jojoba Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Isopropyl Jojobate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Oil/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-15 Jojoba Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-26 Jojoba Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Jojoba Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Synthetic Jojoba Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Isopropyl Jojobate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Jojoba Alcohol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Jojoba Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Synthetic Jojoba Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
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Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
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Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
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Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
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Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Toxicity.
Gad HA, Roberts A, Hamzi SH, Gad HA, Touiss I et al.
Polymers, 2021
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Evaluation of additive effects of hydrolyzed jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) esters and glycerol: a preliminary study.
Meyer J, Marshall B, Gacula M Jr, Rheins L
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2008
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Evaluation of additive effects of hydrolyzed jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) esters and glycerol: a preliminary study.
Meyer J, Marshall B, Gacula M Jr, Rheins L
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2008
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Jojoba Oil Soft Colloidal Nanocarrier of a Synthetic Retinoid: Preparation, Characterization and Clinical Efficacy in Psoriatic Patients.
Nasr M, Abdel-Hamid S, Moftah NH, Fadel M, Alyoussef AA
Current drug delivery, 2017
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Inhalable Jojoba Oil Dry Nanoemulsion Powders for the Treatment of Lipopolysaccharide- or H(2)O(2)-Induced Acute Lung Injury.
Zhang G, Xie F, Sun Y, Yu X, Xiao Z et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2021
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR