Jojoba oil in skincare
A liquid plant wax consisting mainly of wax esters.
What is jojoba oil?
A liquid plant wax consisting mainly of wax esters. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does jojoba oil do for skin and the product?
Softens skin and makes a balm easy to spread.
Emollients make the surface more supple and affect how the product spreads. Lipids do not themselves add water, but some can also help retain moisture.
Jojoba oil is included in Nature. It provides glide but is not the same as human sebum.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about jojoba oil
What does jojoba oil do in skincare?
Softens skin and makes a balm easy to spread.
What should I know about jojoba oil?
Jojoba oil is included in Nature. It provides glide but is not the same as human sebum.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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