The ingredient, explained
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil has published research relevant to cosmetic safety assessment.
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What it is and what it does
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil is jojoba oil, obtained from the seeds of the jojoba shrub. The seed oil and jojoba wax are separately named cosmetic materials.
About this ingredient: CIR final report: Jojoba oil identity ↗
A verified formulation role is not on file for this name.
A closer look
What the research shows
Safety assessment
The report reviews animal toxicity and human irritation and sensitization tests of jojoba oil and jojoba-containing formulations.
What this does not tell us
Historical conditional safety assessment with some formulation and derivative supporting data. It does not establish an anti-acne or other clinical benefit.
Sources for this summary. DOI 10.3109/10915819209141992 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
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Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
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Safety assessment
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Jojoba Oil and Jojoba Wax ↗
· 1992
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Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Sources for this ingredient record
- CIR final report: Jojoba oil identity ↗ · Recorded Sep 30, 2026
- Official product ingredient declaration ↗ · Recorded Aug 15, 2026