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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

This is jojoba oil.

What it does

A liquid wax from jojoba seeds. It softens skin and hair and helps hold in moisture.

Good to know

It's about 98% wax, so it's not a true oil. A 2021 review describes anti-acne and anti-inflammatory effects, mostly from lab and small studies.

Often found in: Shampoos, Face serums, Sunscreens, Bar soaps

Around the world

• United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
• EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

• Jojoba oil: an updated comprehensive review on chemistry, pharmaceutical uses, and toxicity (Polymers, 2021) (Independent)
• Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils (Int J Mol Sci, 2017) (Independent)