A liquid wax from jojoba seeds.
What it is
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil is obtained from jojoba seeds. Chemically it consists mainly of wax esters rather than triglycerides, which makes it very stable.
Where it is used
Facial oils, moisturisers, hair oils and lip care.
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.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.
Products with this ingredient (909)
- Ceramic lip butter sleeping mask · COSRX
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil · The Body Shop
- Revolution Star Blur Shimmer Matte Liquid Lip · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Silk Bronzer Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Pout Pal Kiss Stick Lip Balm · Revolution
- Revolution Pro New Neutral Lip Liner · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Gloss Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Glass Kiss Roller Ball Lip Oil · Revolution
- Revolution Glaze Lip Oil · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Dewy Blusher Tint · Revolution