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Jojoba Beads

Commonly known as: Jojoba Esters (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis.
Extraction process: A blend of melted jojoba wax and mineral pigment (blue oxide).
Family: Simmondsiaceae.
Part of the plant extracted: Seeds.
Location: Argentina, United States, Australia, Chile, Egypt, Israel, Mexico, and Peru.
Flowering: From March to May.
Provenance, origin:
Phytochemical composition: /
Sensorial properties: Appearance: Microbeads; Color: White; Odor: Odorless.
Physical characteristics: Exfoliating power: 2 out of 5 (gentle exfoliation); Micro-grain size: Between 250 and 600 microns; Insoluble in water and oil; Melting temperature: Starting from 67°C; Dosage: From 1 to 15% in formulations depending on the desired exfoliating effect.
Benefits: Exfoliating, softening, purifying.
Concerns: All types of skin and scalp.

Details

Usage

Facial Care (exfoliating creams, facial exfoliating gels); Body Care (exfoliating shower gels, exfoliating soaps, body exfoliating gels); Hair Care (hair masks, shampoos).

Method of Preservation

Keep it protected from heat, light, and moisture.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

Jojoba beads do not have any specific contraindications. They are suitable for all types of hair, all types of skin. However, avoid contact with the eyes.

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The name "jojoba" is derived from its old Mexican name "chohobba", which became "jojoba" in Spanish. Jojoba beads are biodegradable, they melt under the effect of massage.