Jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis, family Simmondsiaceae. Part discussed: Seed wax ester.
Identity
- Common name
- Jojoba
- Botanical name
- Simmondsia chinensis
- Family
- Simmondsiaceae
- Part or material
- Seed wax ester
- Classification
- Cosmetic and topical material
- Educational category
- Skin and External Care
About
Simmondsia chinensis, seed-derived. Oil, wax, ester and.
Forms and distinctions
Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.
Cosmetic use, cosmetic ingredient review class, as for shea.
Safety considerations
Low acute oral toxicity is recorded in the animal study data.
References
The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel assessment · Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel
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