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JATROPHA CURCAS SEED OIL.

Avoid / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil contains fatty acids and bioactive compounds that suggest potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and emollient properties. Despite these theoretical benefits, the oil harbors highly toxic phorbol esters, rendering it unsafe for direct dermal application and leading to an explicit FDA warning.

Summary

antioxidant anti-inflammatory antimicrobial emollient

Science

Mechanism of Action

Rich in oleic acid (44.7-52.27%) and linoleic acid (27.87-43.7%), Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil provides emollient effects essential for skin barrier integrity. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities are attributed to phenolic compounds, saponins (which may support wound healing by enhancing monocyte and macrophage proliferation), and flavonoids, known for their free radical scavenging capabilities. The oil also demonstrates antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil exhibits poor oxidative and thermal stability due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, making it susceptible to degradation. Optimal quality is maintained with storage at 4 °C.

Conflicts

  • Oxidizing agents
  • strong acids
  • alkalies
  • moisture
  • high free fatty acid content with alkaline catalysts (potential soap formation)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0%
Sensitization risk High

Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil contains toxic phorbol esters, which are co-carcinogenic, mutagenic, and highly irritating to the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract upon acute exposure. Chronic exposure may promote tumor formation. The FDA explicitly warns against the use of Jatropha oil ingredients, classifying it as unsuitable for direct skin application without detoxification.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy High
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to the presence of highly toxic phorbol esters and an explicit FDA warning against its use, Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil is unsafe for direct dermal application and should be avoided in cosmetic formulations.

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