Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil

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AKA: Jojoba seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Simmondsiaceae (Jojoba family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
90045-98-0
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest for centuries to treat skin and hair. Gained popularity in modern cosmetics in the 1970s when research confirmed its similarity to human sebum, making it highly compatible with skin.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR