Product description
botanical name: simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
source: usa
plant: seed
collection method: expeller pressed
the evergreen, drought-resistant jojoba bush grows to a height of between 50 cm and 6 m and has a lifespan of = 200 years. it grows in the wild in south-western parts of the usa (california, arizona) and in north-western mexico (sonora, baja california). attempts have been made at cultivating the bush in south america, egypt, israel, southern africa and australia but, outside the region of origin, it has only been cultivated successfully in israel and argentina.
jojoba fruit gathered from wild bushes also ranks as having some importance alongside fruit harvested from plantations.jojoba oil (synonym: liquid jojoba wax) is obtained from the ripe seed of the jojoba bush (simmondsia chinensis) by means of cold-pressing and filtration (cold-pressed jojoba oil). mechanically pressed oil can then be refined (refined jojoba oil).
direction to use
for the skin care, personnel care, cosmetic products.etc at recommended amount.
storage
keep in a tightly closed and dark glass container and store at temperature below 20 °c. avoid the direct sunlight or exposure to high voltage electrical lighting. after opening, use up as early as possible.
cautions
it is not recommended to use in any case for pregnancy. for sensitive skin, it is not suggested to use in a high dosage as it might cause irritation. before applying any oil onto the skin, always do a patch test. put a few drops on the back of your wrist, covered with a plaster and leave for an hour or more. if irritation or redness occurs, bathe the area with cold water. for future use, reduce the concentration level by half or avoid altogether.
source: usa
plant: seed
collection method: expeller pressed
the evergreen, drought-resistant jojoba bush grows to a height of between 50 cm and 6 m and has a lifespan of = 200 years. it grows in the wild in south-western parts of the usa (california, arizona) and in north-western mexico (sonora, baja california). attempts have been made at cultivating the bush in south america, egypt, israel, southern africa and australia but, outside the region of origin, it has only been cultivated successfully in israel and argentina.
jojoba fruit gathered from wild bushes also ranks as having some importance alongside fruit harvested from plantations.jojoba oil (synonym: liquid jojoba wax) is obtained from the ripe seed of the jojoba bush (simmondsia chinensis) by means of cold-pressing and filtration (cold-pressed jojoba oil). mechanically pressed oil can then be refined (refined jojoba oil).
direction to use
for the skin care, personnel care, cosmetic products.etc at recommended amount.
storage
keep in a tightly closed and dark glass container and store at temperature below 20 °c. avoid the direct sunlight or exposure to high voltage electrical lighting. after opening, use up as early as possible.
cautions
it is not recommended to use in any case for pregnancy. for sensitive skin, it is not suggested to use in a high dosage as it might cause irritation. before applying any oil onto the skin, always do a patch test. put a few drops on the back of your wrist, covered with a plaster and leave for an hour or more. if irritation or redness occurs, bathe the area with cold water. for future use, reduce the concentration level by half or avoid altogether.