Jojoba Oil

Scientific name- Simmondsia chinensis 

Origin- India

Method of production- Cold pressed

Color- Golden yellow

Aroma- Slightly nutty

Simmondsia chinensis, is the sole member the Simmondsiaceae’s family. It is known as Jojoba, which originates from the deserts of USA. However, it is now planted in many other deserts across the world. In Egypt, it is known to be cultivated in the Ismailia desert.\ S. chinensis is unique plant in many ways and its importance was early noted by the by Native Americans. Jojoba seeds are known to produce a colorless, odorless oil or liquid wax. НLs oil has a unique chemical structure within the plant world. Nearly 97% of the wax is composed of a straight chain monoester of C-20 and C-22 acids and alcohols with two double bonds. The acids have been identified as a mixture of cis-11-eicosenoic (C-20) and cis-13-docosenoic (C-22, erucic). Нe alcohols have been identified as mixtures of cis-11-eicosenol, cis-13-docosenol and cis-15- tetracosenol (C-24). Sterols and stanols (around 0.5% total) are mainly represented by; campesterol, stigmasterol, sitosterol, cholesterol and avenasterol [2-4] along with some traces of triglyceride and different tocopherols, such as α-tocopherol [4]. Furthermore, groups of nitrile glycosides known as simmondsin’s compounds (10-20%) have also been identified. Those simmondsins are considered as strange nitrile glycosides and cannot be compared to most nitrile glycosides found in plants. It also contains phospholipids and oligosaccharides. Of more than 250,000 identified plant species, Jojoba is the only plant which produces significant quantities of liquid wax esters like the natural restorative esters produced by human sebaceous glands (sebum). Hence, it can be used as natural emollient for all skin types and hair. The wax is stable and resistant to both oxidation and rancidity. Therefore JO is used as a carrier substance for oxidation sensitive substances such as vitamin A. In addition, Jojoba liquid wax is useful in the stabilization of penicillin products. In fact, JO, has been shown to be the finest liquid wax for this purpose. Moreover, JO is used as carrier oil for essential oils in aromatherapy and massage therapy.

Key Benefits

• Maintain hair’s texture, color, and strength.
• Regulate skin’s pigment production and thus prevent hyperpigmentation.
• Promote the faster healing of wounds.
• Have emollient properties that restore skin's natural oils.

• And improve overall levels of hydration.
• Condition and smooth out hair follicles.
• Offer soothing relief to skin that has been burned.

• Moisturize and tighten the skin.

• Promote the growth of shiny hair.
• Enhance the brightness of the complexion.
• Boost the growth of healthy-looking nails.
• Enhance skin elasticity to prevent symptoms of premature aging, such as wrinkles.

Have cleansing properties that purge dirt, sweat and excess sebum from hair and skin.

• Condition and protect hair from damage without diminishing luster or making it feel heavy.

• Maintain the softness, suppleness, and radiance of skin and hair.
• Eliminate dandruff and thereby support hair growth boost immunity.
• Exhibit anti-oxidant properties.