Jojoba Oil, Golden
Jojoba Oil is not an oil, it is actually a liquid wax. It is considered non-comedogenic and non-allergenic and it provides a wonderful silky afterfeel to your lotions, creams, balms and other creations at a low percentage. The tannins in Jojoba oil offer anti-oxidant and astringent properties and the fatty alcohols can soothe extremely dry skin. It is considered a great addition to hair care products as it penetrates the skin through the hair follicles and forms a non-occlusive layer on our scalp and hair. Jojoba oil may cloud if it gets cold, but bringing it back to room temp will remedy this.
Aroma: Little to none.
Colour: Golden, honey colour.
Consistency: Thin and light
Common Uses: Jojoba Oil is often used in both skin care and hair care.
Usage Rate: Generally used up to 10% in formulas due to it's price.
INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Shelf Life: Indefinite.
Safety data according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review:
- Safe as used up to 25% in formulas.
Fatty Acid Profile:
- Palmitoleic (C16:1): 2%
- Stearic: 7%
- Oleic:14 to 25%
- Gadoleic (C20:1): 37%
- Erucic&(C22:1): 20%
SAP Value: 86-96
Specific Gravity: .862
CAS# 61789-91-1
