Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Ingredient Explained +

You should know

What it is

Oil

Benefits

Good for Dry Skin

Concerns

Fungal Acne

Comedogenic Rating: 0-2

Irritancy Rating: 0

Explained

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

People also like: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid

People also dislike: Cocos Nucifera Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Also known as: Jojoba Oil, Jojoba, and Simmondsia Chinensis

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 8.8% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Stats

254 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Dryness • Fine Lines • Sensitivity

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Combination

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Fungal Acne • Sensitivity • Oiliness

Where it's used

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is most often found as ingredient number 10 within an ingredient list.

Of the 11 products in our database that have a known concentration of Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, we've seen concentrations from 0.1% to 100% specified within their ingredient lists.