Description

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax is derived from the seeds of the Jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). It is a natural wax known for its emollient and protective properties, commonly used in skincare and cosmetic products.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Active Compounds: Contains esters of fatty acids and long-chain alcohols.
Structure: Appears as a solid, waxy substance at room temperature.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Solid, waxy substance.
Odor: Mild, nutty or neutral scent.
Solubility: Insoluble in water; dissolves in oils and fats.
Texture: Smooth, with a waxy consistency that provides a protective layer on the skin.

Production Process

Harvesting: Jojoba seeds are collected.
Extraction: Seeds are pressed to extract the oil, which is then further processed into wax.
Processing: The oil is cooled and solidified to form wax.
Formulation: Incorporated into skincare and cosmetic products for its protective and emollient properties.
Packaging: Packaged in a controlled environment to preserve quality and prevent contamination.

Applications

Cosmetics: Used in lip balms, creams, and lotions for its protective and emollient properties.
Personal Care: Added to skincare products to provide a barrier and enhance texture.
Pharmaceuticals: May be included in therapeutic formulations for its protective benefits.

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.

Surfactant - Foam booster. It has the effect of introducing gas bubbles into the water and affects the cleaning process by helping to spread the cleanser. Since sebum has an inhibiting effect on the bubble, more foam is produced in the second shampoo.
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CAS: 61789-91-1 90045-98-0 EC number 289-964-3