Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient / occlusive Support / formulation
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a liquid wax ester extracted from jojoba plant seeds, valued for its skin-conditioning, emollient, and occlusive properties and its structural similarity to human sebum. It is widely used as a non-comedogenic carrier and moisturizer in cosmetic formulations.

🍄 Fungal-acne triggerComedogenic 2/5 · Moderate

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Allergic contact dermatitisRareIsolated case reports of sensitization; generally considered low-risk.
Skin irritation or rednessRareMild and uncommon, typically in sensitive individuals.
Acneiform breakouts / clogged poresUncommonLow comedogenic potential, but possible in acne-prone skin.
Contact urticariaVery rareVery few documented cases of hives upon contact.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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