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SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED POWDER.

Valuable CAS 90045-98-0 / SKIN CONDITIONING

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder is a finely milled botanical exfoliant derived from the jojoba plant, offering gentle physical removal of dead skin cells without micro-tears. Beyond its abrasive function, it imparts significant skin conditioning and moisture due to its intrinsic 8-12% residual jojoba oil content.

Summary

Abrasive/Exfoliant Skin Conditioning Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Sebum Regulating Astringent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This powder acts primarily as a physical exfoliant, utilizing its microscopic, smooth particulates to gently sweep away superficial dead skin cells, promoting a refreshed complexion. The embedded 8-12% jojoba oil mimics natural sebum, facilitating skin conditioning, non-comedogenic hydration, and regulating oil production. Furthermore, this natural oil component contributes anti-inflammatory properties, enhances skin barrier repair by boosting pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid synthesis, and provides antioxidant protection through vitamins E and C, alongside flavonoids and phenolic compounds. A mild astringent effect is also observed.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder functions as a bulk physical exfoliant rather than a potent active ingredient utilized at trace percentages. Its efficacy is directly related to its physical presence and concentration in a formulation, making 'dusting' in the context of marketing claims at sub-efficacious levels generally not applicable.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The powder itself is stable. Its inherent 8-12% jojoba oil content exhibits good oxidative stability. As a particulate ingredient, it disperses in formulations rather than dissolving, requiring adequate suspension methods for even distribution, particularly in thicker bases or during the trace phase in cold process soap manufacturing.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
100%
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has thoroughly reviewed Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed and its derivatives, including the oil, concluding them to be safe for use in cosmetics. The most widely studied derivative, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, was deemed safe at concentrations up to 100% in various product types. Its use is also permissible within the European Union.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A versatile and gentle physical exfoliant, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder offers multi-functional benefits including conditioning, non-comedogenic hydration, and sebum regulation, making it suitable for all skin types with a low risk of irritation or comedogenicity.

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