Simmondsia chinesis (Hydrogenated Jojoba) oil
AKA “Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Simmondsia chinesis (Hydrogenated Jojoba) oil
AKA: Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Carrier Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Simmondsia Chinesis (Hydrogenated Jojoba) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Simmondsiaceae (Jojoba family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil was used by indigenous Desert Southwest peoples for centuries as a skin and hair conditioning agent due to its similarity to human sebum. Hydrogenation was developed in the 20th century to increase stability and shelf-life in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel: Safety Assessment of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrolyzed Jo
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
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Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR