Ingredient glossary / Emollient
Jojoba oil
On the label: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil · Emollient
What it is
A liquid wax from the jojoba seed, close in makeup to skin's own sebum; stable and light.
Emollients: Emollients fill the gaps between skin cells and leave the surface smooth and soft; oils, butters and esters.
Wikidata: Oil produced from the seeds of jojoba. Q897783 →
In the research
72 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Infrared Treatment Alters the Chemical Profile and In Vitro Bioactivity of Jojoba Oil: Antimicrobial, Biofilm Formation Inhibition and Ovarian Cancer Cell Responses · International journal of molecular sciences, 2026
- Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) cake fermentation: A new, sustainable technology for advanced skin and scalp care ingredients · International journal of cosmetic science, 2026
- NOTE Alterations in Gene Expression Profiles of Human Epidermal Cells Treated with Jojoba Oil · Journal of oleo science, 2026
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Products whose label lists it
24 on the siteMatched from the ingredient list the supplier printed; the position in the list (first or thirtieth) is on each product page.
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