Simmondsia chinesis (Hydrogenated Jojoba) oil

AKA: Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Simmondsia Chinesis (Hydrogenated Jojoba) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Simmondsiaceae (Jojoba family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil was used by indigenous Desert Southwest peoples for centuries as a skin and hair conditioning agent due to its similarity to human sebum. Hydrogenation was developed in the 20th century to increase stability and shelf-life in modern formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR