A butter-like material made by isomerising jojoba oil, used for hair and skin conditioning.
What it is
Simmondsia chinensis butter is the material obtained by isomerisation of the oil from jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, a desert shrub. Jojoba oil itself is a liquid wax made mainly of esters of long-chain fatty acids and fatty alcohols. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as balms, lip products and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the degree of isomerisation, which affects the consistency.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.