Jojoba Oil
Category: Emollient
Brief description: A unique liquid wax ester derived from the seeds of the jojoba plant; closely resembles the skin's natural sebum.
Benefits: Moisturizes and balances the skin, reduces inflammation, and provides antioxidant protection.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly oily or acne-prone skin.
Target audience: All age groups, those with oily or acne-prone skin, and those concerned with maintaining balanced skin.
Chemical composition: Primarily composed of wax esters (eicosenoic acid and docosenoic acid) and tocopherols (vitamin E).
Physical aspect: Light, golden-yellow oil with a mild, slightly nutty scent.
Compatibility: Mixes well with other oils and ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at 1-100% in formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally well-tolerated; may cause an allergic reaction in rare cases.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA; no major restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Choose cold-pressed, organic, and sustainably sourced jojoba oil to minimize environmental impact.
Brief description: A unique liquid wax ester derived from the seeds of the jojoba plant; closely resembles the skin's natural sebum.
Benefits: Moisturizes and balances the skin, reduces inflammation, and provides antioxidant protection.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly oily or acne-prone skin.
Target audience: All age groups, those with oily or acne-prone skin, and those concerned with maintaining balanced skin.
Chemical composition: Primarily composed of wax esters (eicosenoic acid and docosenoic acid) and tocopherols (vitamin E).
Physical aspect: Light, golden-yellow oil with a mild, slightly nutty scent.
Compatibility: Mixes well with other oils and ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at 1-100% in formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally well-tolerated; may cause an allergic reaction in rare cases.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA; no major restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Choose cold-pressed, organic, and sustainably sourced jojoba oil to minimize environmental impact.
