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Jojoba Plant Oil
Commonly known as:
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (I.N.C.I), Jojoba Wax, Desert Gold, Ewe's Nut.
Botanical name:
Simmondsia chinensis.
Extraction process:
First cold pressing.
Family:
Simmondsiaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Fruit.
Location:
Southern Arizona and California and northwestern Mexico.
Flowering:
From March to May.
Provenance, origin:
Israel.
Phytochemical composition:
Vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, H, K and PP), polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid, linolenic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (erucic acid, gadoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, erucic acid, oleic acid, nervonic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, behenic acid), long chain unsaturated fatty acid esters (eicosenoic acid, docosenoic acid), long chain alcohols (eicosenol, docosenol, hexacosenol),
Sensorial properties:
Oily liquid with a waxy phase which can congeal according to the temperature; Odor: Characteristic; Color: Light yellow; Touch: Dry, which penetrates the skin easily.
Physical characteristics:
Quality: 100% pure, virgin and of natural origin ingredients; Density: 0,87 - 0,873; Comedogenicity index: 0; Oxidative potential: Stable; Saponification index: 85 - 98 mgKOH/g.
Benefits:
Nourishing, antioxidant, sebum-regulating, moisturizing, regenerating, smoothing, firming, protective.
Concerns:
Suitable for all skin and hair types, especially for dull, dry, greasy, brittle and dandruff-prone hair, and dry, dull, oily, combination, blemished, sensitive and mature skin.
Details
Use
Face care (day creams, night creams, make-up removers, lip balms, after-shave care); Body care (deodorants, washing oils, balms, milks, hand and foot creams); Hair care (shampoos, care masks, serums, hair conditioners, hair oils)
Preservation
Stable vegetable oil. Store at room temperature between 10 - 25°C, protect from light and moisture in tightly closed containers. Do not leave near sources of heat and humidity. Store in an opaque glass bottle to slow down the oxidation of the vegetable oil and to preserve its properties.
Contra-Indications and Precautions
Jojoba vegetable oil is tolerated by all skin and hair types. It does not present any contraindications. It is suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as for babies and young children.
Find out more
Jojoba oil is obtained by cold pressing by crushing its seeds. The resulting oily liquid is rich in waxy esters, which is why it is called vegetable "wax". The chemical composition of the wax is similar to that of human sebum, which is why it has a lipid-replenishing effect.
