Product Title: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Compare to: Jojoba Wax, 霍霍巴油
Quick Specs
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INCI Name: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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CAS Number: 90045-98-1 / 61789-91-1
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Appearance: Clear, golden-yellow to pale yellow mobile liquid
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Odor: Faint, characteristic nutty/waxy (fully deodorized grades available)
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Recommended pH Range: Not applicable (anhydrous liquid wax ester)
Executive Summary
Our clinical-grade Jojoba Seed Oil is not a traditional triglyceride oil, but rather a unique, straight-chain liquid wax ester extracted from the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis shrub. Because its molecular structure closely mirrors human sebum, its primary mechanism of action involves intelligent biomimetic integration into the stratum corneum. It establishes a breathable, non-occlusive protective matrix that regulates epidermal moisture flux, normalizes sebum production in compromised lipid barriers, and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL) without triggering follicular congestion.
Formulators specify this cold-pressed jojoba over standard plant triglycerides due to its extraordinary structural stability. Unlike conventional vegetable oils that are prone to thermal and oxidative rancidity, jojoba’s unique wax ester composition renders it virtually inert and highly resistant to oxidation. This makes it an exceptional, long-lasting carrier vehicle for complex anhydrous biomimetic lipid matrices. It exhibits seamless miscibility with polar solvent esters like Coco-Caprylate/Caprate and functions as a stabilizing baseline that protects sensitive active ingredients from oxidative degradation.
Formulation Guidelines
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Recommended Usage Rate: 1.0% – 100% (utilized as a versatile primary lipid base or a targeted functional emollient).
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Solubility: Completely soluble in non-polar lipids, hydrocarbons, and polar solvent esters. Insoluble in water.
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Phase Integration: Add directly to the oil phase (hot or cold). It possesses exceptional thermal endurance and will not degrade or polymerize under high-temperature processing. It integrates perfectly into multi-stage laboratory standard operating procedures, remaining stable during high-heat protocols such as melting high-point solids (e.g., Ceramide NP) prior to secondary phase incorporation.
Primary Applications
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Advanced anhydrous biomimetic lipid serums and balancing facial oils.
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Non-comedogenic barrier repair formulas for sebum-regulated or acne-prone skin types.
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Oxidatively stable carrier vehicles for active pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients.
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High-performance emulsions, moisturizing lotions, and professional massage formulations.
