simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

 

what is it?

Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil is a non-fragrant, naturally-derived liquid wax extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant. The jojoba plant is a perennial shrub that is native to the south west United States.

Furthermore, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil has the unique distinction of feeling less sticky/greasy and lighter than most other topical plant oils.

what does it do?

Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil is a non-fragrant oil that makes a wonderful skincare ingredient for BRAHSTON products because it is very stable, full of fatty acids, and capable of delivering soothing hydration to the skin.

Jojoba oil has greater similarities to the natural oils and sebum found in the skin, which helps it in regards to the initial absorption and the extended look and feel it delivers after application.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

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    According to EWG, jojoba seed oil is rated as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

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