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Is Jojoba Oil Natural?

Learn about Jojoba Oil — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Natural Origin Index
INCI NameJojoba Oil
FunctionEmollient · Skin Conditioning Agent
FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Quick Facts

  • INCI NameJojoba Oil
  • FunctionsEmollientSkin Conditioning AgentHumectant
  • Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for jojoba oil is the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub native to the Sonoran Desert of North America. These seeds are harvested, dried, and then processed to extract the oil.
  • NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
  • Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Jojoba Oil — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

  1. 1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.