And Simmondsia Chinensis ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, adding slip, softness, and a light occlusive feel in skin care, hair care, and lip products.
What does And Simmondsia Chinensis do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, adding slip, softness, and a light occlusive feel in skin care, hair care, and lip products.
Is And Simmondsia Chinensis clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated, low in common allergen concerns, and not a typical restricted-list ingredient. Sensitivity is uncommon, though any botanical-derived material can vary by grade and refinement.
Is And Simmondsia Chinensis sustainable?
This material is plant-derived from seed oil and is biodegradable, with a better persistence profile than many synthetic film-formers. Supply impact depends on farming region, irrigation practices, and traceable sourcing.
Is And Simmondsia Chinensis COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard, such as through physical extraction and approved refining steps. It fits Green Chemistry well through renewable feedstock, biodegradability, and relatively simple processing.
How does And Simmondsia Chinensis work chemically?
The molecule profile is unusual for a plant lipid because it is mostly long-chain liquid wax esters rather than triglycerides, which gives it good oxidative stability and a dry, cushiony skin feel. Typical use levels are about 1 to 10% in creams and lotions, higher in balms or anhydrous products, and pH is not a major driver because it sits in the oil phase.
Last updated 2026-05-14