Description –
Jojoba oil is an evergreen woody shrub, commonly grown in desert areas such as California, Arizona and Mexico. Jojoba oil is derived from the seed of Simmondsia chinensis. Jojoba oil is carrier oil which is actually liquid wax, it is quite similar to the sebum of the skin and it is containing Vitamin E.
Extraction-
Jojoba oil is extracted from the seeds of jojoba plants by cold pressed method.
Properties-
Jojoba oil is clear golden to brownish yellow in appearance and having liquid viscous vegetable wax. It is soluble in specific oil and insoluble in alcohol. Jojoba oil is immediately get penetrate into skin without leaving greasy effect. Jojoba golden oil is pleasant and slightly nutty in odor.
Composition-
Jojoba contains high proportion of mono saturated fatty acids, 11-eicosenoic acid and other fatty acids are erucic acid, oleic acid and other in smaller amount such as Palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, arachidic acid and behenic acid etc.
Blending-
Jojoba oil is well blends with many other carrier oils such as sunflower oils, coconut oil.
Uses-
- Jojoba oil used in aromatherapy as jojoba oil has emollient property and excellent in skin care.
- Jojoba oil contains esters which make oil best for the face, body and scalp.
- It is used to heal skin cuts, mouth sores, pimples, warts and acne.
- It helps to moisturize the skin, to soothe wrinkles and reduces scaly lines due to dry skin.
- Jojoba oil makes skin suppler and softer.
- Jojoba oil is used in hair care product as it prevents dandruff, hair loss and dry hair.
- It is used to remove make up.
- Jojoba oil is used to make skin softer and smoother so recommended in various products such as lotions, body care lotion, scrub, body creams.
- It is used to promote glowing skin complexion.
- It is used to treat sunburns.
- Jojoba oil is used to control mildew as it is fungicidal.
Safety and Precaution-
- Jojoba oil is non digestible as it can cause steatorrhea.
- People who are sensitive of it, it may cause rashes or allergic reaction.
- Avoid orally use of jojoba oil as it contain erucic acid, it can damage heart.
- Do not use jojoba oil while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Specification of Jojoba Oil:
Botanical Source Simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) oil.
Appearance Clear Bright golden yellow oily liquid.
Odour Typical oily
Specific Gravity 0.863 – 0.873
Refractive Index 1.460 – 1.468
FFA (% as oleic acid) ≤1
Peroxide Value ≤5
Saponification Value
(mgKOH/g oil) 90-98
Acid Value (KOH/g oil) ≤2
Storage In well fitted container in cool and dark place.
Specification of Jojoba Oil:
Organoleptic Properties
Appearance Fluid liquid
Colour Clean colourless transparent liquid at 25°C.
Odour Typical odour of Jojoba
Botanical Source Jojoba
Physico-Chemical Properties:
Specific Gravity 0.861 – 0.883
Refractive Index 1.460 – 1.481
Acid Value Maximum 1
Peroxide Value Maximum 2
Iodine Value 78 – 92
Saponification Value 85 – 98
Storage In well fitted container in cool and dark place.
