Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed wax
AKA: Jojoba Seed Wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Wax
Clean
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. 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 #
61789-91-1
Form
Wax
Functions
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
The Tohono O'odham and other indigenous peoples of the American Southwest used jojoba wax from the seed for skin conditioning and protection; its composition closely mimics human skin oils, making it traditionally prized for all skin types.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR