Description
Jojoba Oil
Description – Jojoba has a chemical composition very close to that of the skin’s natural sebum. This allows it to be easily absorbed and it rarely causes allergic reactions. Jojoba is in fact a liquid wax (liquid esters), rather than a true oil, and may becomes cloudy, thicken or solidify in cold temperatures. This does not damage the oil, simply warm through to use. Our jojoba is natural golden which is the least processed. There is much deodorised and bleached jojoba available on the market.
| Common Name | Golden Jojoba Oil |
| Botanical Name | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil |
| Botanical Family | Simmondsiaceae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Aroma | Negligible |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Appearance | Golden Yellow, Medium VIscosity |
| Skin Feel | Easily absorbs, non-sticky |
| Skin Type | Any, especially oily |
| Properties | Moisturiser, Environmental Barrier |
| Heat Stability | Stable for hot and cold processes |
| Saponification Value | 90-95 |
| Storage | 18-24 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 93% Saturated, 6% Monounsaturated, <1% Polyunsaturated |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | 71% Stearic Acid, 14% Arachidic Acid, 11% Palmitic Acid, 7% Oleic Acid |
| Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, E, Omega 9, Eicosanol, Docosanol, Tetracosanol |
Common Uses
- Moisture Protection – creates a protective film that slows down transdermal moisture loss, locking moisture into the skin and hair shaft
- Massage – excellent ‘long’ oil giving a lovely skin feel with no sticky feeling. Combine with grapeseed for an excellent massage base
- Blocked Pores – softens dirt and allows it to be expelled from the pore
- Oily Skin – tricks the skin into producing less sebum. Jojoba replaces it and will not block pores helping to clear the skin
- Hair Conditioner – use as a hot oil that is non-greasy and easy to wash out
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price