Description

Simmondsia Chinensis Butter is derived from the seeds of the Jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). It is known for its rich, emollient properties and is used in various skincare and cosmetic formulations to provide hydration and nourishment.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Active Compounds: Contains long-chain fatty acids, esters, and waxes.
Structure: Appears as a solid, creamy butter at room temperature.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Solid, creamy butter.
Odor: Mild, nutty or neutral scent.
Solubility: Insoluble in water; dissolves in oils and fats.
Texture: Smooth and emollient, with a creamy consistency.

Production Process

Harvesting: Jojoba seeds are collected.
Extraction: Seeds are pressed to extract the oil, which is then further processed into butter.
Processing: The oil is hydrogenated to solidify and transform into butter.
Formulation: Incorporated into skincare or cosmetic products for its moisturizing properties.
Packaging: Packaged in a controlled environment to preserve quality and prevent contamination.

Applications

Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for its hydrating and nourishing benefits.
Personal Care: Added to body butters, lip balms, and creams for its emollient properties.
Pharmaceuticals: May be included in therapeutic products for its skin-conditioning effects.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Biodegradability: Generally biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Toxicity: Generally safe for topical use. Should be used in recommended concentrations to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations.
Sustainability: Sourced from Jojoba plants, which are considered a sustainable crop.

INCI Functions:


Hair conditioning agent. A significant number of ingredients with specific and targeted purposes may co-exist in hair shampoo formulations: cleansers, conditioners, thickeners, matting agents, sequestering agents, fragrances, preservatives, special additives. However, the indispensable ingredients are the cleansers and conditioners as they are necessary and sufficient for hair cleansing and manageability. The others act as commercial and non-essential auxiliaries such as: appearance, fragrance, colouring, etc. Hair conditioning agents have the task of increasing shine, manageability and volume, and reducing static electricity, especially after treatments such as colouring, ironing, waving, drying and brushing. They are, in practice, dispersants that may contain cationic surfactants, thickeners, emollients, polymers. The typology of hair conditioning agents includes: intensive conditioners, instant conditioners, thickening conditioners, drying conditioners. They can perform their task generally accompanied by other different ingredients.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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CAS: 90045-98-0 EC number 289-964-3