Jojoba oil
The small jojoba shrub is a modest plant that grows in the hot deserts of America and requires only 20 ml of rainfall per year. The indigenous people of America use the jojoba oil from the shrub as a remedy for skin diseases. They call it ‘liquid gold’ and pronounce it ‘hohoba’. They have been using it for centuries for skin and hair care and also to protect against the sun. Jojoba oil is subject to strong harvest and price fluctuations. The largest producing countries are Israel and Argentina. Even new plantations only yield their first harvest after 5-6 years, which is how long it takes for the nuts of the jojoba shrub to be harvested.
This oil is a wax
Jojoba oil is extracted from olive-sized seeds and is a wax. It does not consist of glycerine esters, but of compounds of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids and long-chain alcohols. Jojoba oil is extremely heat-stable (up to 300°C) and also very resistant to bacteria. It solidifies in the refrigerator but does not need to be stored there – it can be kept for several years at room temperature. It cannot be used as an edible oil because it cannot be metabolised.
Jojoba oil in cosmetics
Jojoba oil is an excellent, deeply effective lipid. It can regulate the skin’s moisture balance and stabilise the hydrolipid layer.
This makes it ideal for treating dry and itchy skin (e.g. in cases of neurodermatitis). Despite its waxy character, it spreads easily and is completely absorbed. It does not leave a greasy film and has a natural sun protection factor of approx. 4. Due to its high content of unsaponifiable components and vitamin E, it is ideal for preventing/treating pregnancy and stretch marks and can also regenerate scar tissue when used regularly. It has a natural sun protection factor of 4.
Below are the most important physical and chemical characteristics of jojoba oil:
| INCI-Name | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| CAS | 61789-91-1 |
| Growing regions | Israel, Mexico, Argentina, California |
| Extraction | Cold pressing of the nuts |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Taste | neutral |
| Shelf life | Chilled, unopened for several years |
| Ingredients | Up to 70% gadoleic acid Approx. 15% erucic acid Approx. 10% oleic acid Approx. 2% nervonic acid Approx. 1% palmitic acid |
Here you will find the jojoba-based raw materials we like to work with:
| Tradename | INCI | Supplier | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signaline S | Olea Europea [Olive] Fruit Oil , Simmondsia Chinensis [Jojoba] Seed Extract | Ashland | Plant-based signal transmitter for cell regeneration. Contains a high level of 1,2 diacylglycerol | |
| Emulium Mellifera | Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate , Jojoba Esters , Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax , Cetyl Alcohol | Gattefossé | O/W emulsifier | |
| Emulium Kappa 2 | Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters , Glyceryl Stearate , Cetearyl Alcohol , Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Gattefossé | O/W emulsifier | |
| Cetiol J600 | Oleyl Erucate | BASF | Jojoba oil substitute | |
| Tegosoft OER | Oleyl Erucate | Evonik | Jojoba oil substitute | |
| CremerCOOR OE | Oleyl Erucate | CremerCare | Jojoba oil substitute | |
| Iso Jojoba 35 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter | Lipo | ||
| Iso Jojoba 50 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter | Lipo | ||
| Jojobaöl | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Henry Lamotte, Gustav Hees, CremerCare, Lipo, Laboratoires Prod'Hyg, HallStar, Croda | ||
| Of J-Spheres | Jojoba Esters | Lipo | ||
| Worlée-Beads | Jojoba Esters | Worlée | Jojoba oil based scrubs |
Thanks to its expertise, Cosmacon can develop high-quality products with jojoba oil for your brand, such as moisturising creams, nourishing lotions or hair care products. Jojoba oil is characterised by its excellent skin compatibility and its ability to strengthen the skin barrier in the long term. If you are interested in tailor-made formulations, please contact us. Together, we will develop unique and effective cosmetic products for your brand. If you would also like to expand your cosmetics range, please do not hesitate to contact us.
A special advantage for our customers: our partner company, Tojo Cosmetics GmbH, has already successfully pre-developed numerous white label products. This enables you to launch your own product line quickly and easily – without long development times and in the highest quality.
Literature:
- ‘Lexikon der pflanzlichen Fette und Öle’ (Encyclopaedia of Vegetable Fats and Oils), Sabine Krist, Springer-Verlag
- ‘Pflanzenöle-Qualität. Anwendung und Wirkung’ (Vegetable Oil Quality. Application and Effects), Ruth von Braunschweig, Stapelmann Verlag
- Own research