Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

Oil extracted from the jojoba plant, processed through controlled hydrogenation resulting in a soft wax

Functions as an emollient, providing skin-softening and moisturizing properties

Occlusive nature helps lock in hydration

Jojoba is pronounced “ho-ho-ba”

Hydrogenated jojoba oil is a non-fragrant emollient that provides skin-softening and moisturizing properties. Of note, it is touted for occlusive properties that can help reduce trans epidermal water loss, thereby boosting hydration.

The jojoba oil itself is extracted from the Simmondsia chinensis plant and is processed through controlled hydrogenation, resulting in a chemical classification as wax.

Jojoba oil is noted as one of the more stable plant oils in use today. The shrub itself is native to North America where it goes by various local aliases including coffeeberry, gray box bush, wild hazel, and goat nut.

Hydrogenated jojoba oil was deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in 2008. Their report looked at personal care products containing up to 31% concentration (the highest concentration was found in lipstick; skin care formulations usually use lower amounts).

For reference, jojoba is pronounced “ho-ho-ba.”

See: Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Butter, Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter