Simmondsia chinesis (Hydrogenated Jojoba) oil

OriginNative to Sonoran Desert (US/Mexico). Extracted from jojoba plant seeds native to the Sonoran Desert in southwestern United States and Mexico. Produced through cold-pressing of seeds followed by hydrogenation to solidify the liquid oil.

Simmondsia Chinesis (Hydrogenated Jojoba) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Simmondsiaceae (Jojoba family)

Plant Part

Seed

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel: Safety Assessment of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrolyzed Jo

Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

International Journal of Toxicology

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Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR