VIRGIN ORGANIC OIL

INCI CTFA : Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil INCI Europe : Simmondsia Chinensis Oil CAS : 61789-91-1, 90045-98-0 EINECS : 289-964-3

APPLICATIONS

Jojoba oil is used in most cosmetic properties including , anti-aging creams, hand creams, after shave creams,suncreams and , lipsticks and glosses. is particularly recommended for babies' skin.

ORIGIN

Jojoba originates from Central America and belongs to the family, The name Jojoba comes from "chohobba", the Mexican word describing a beverage containing extracts of the used by Indian witchdoctors to predict harvests. Jojoba has an important re-forestation action. It is grown in semi-arid areas in many countries (Mexico, Argentina, USA, Israel etc.). It can reach 5 m in height and its blue-green have a thick cuticle. The is a which seed contains up to 60% oil. Jojoba oil is a liquid formed from fatty alcohols (C20 and C22), and fatty acids (C18, C20, C22), mostly monounsaturated. To obtain virgin organic jojoba oil, the are grown using organic farming methods. They protect the environment by respecting biological cycles and by refusing pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

PROPERTIES

Jojoba oil has an emollient effect. It gives the skin elasticity, particularly during exposure to sunlight. The components of Jojoba oil are similar to the skin protective film and thus penetrate well through the superficial layers of the epidermis and help maintain the lipid film. Jojoba oil also combats acne and minimizes the production of sebum by the scalp. It strengthens hair growth. Jojoba oil is an anti-wrinkle and anti-aging substance and in bath products, it promotes well-being and nourishes the skin. Finally, Jojoba oil improves the duration of action of sun filters, promoting their adherence to the surface of the skin.

SPECIFICATIONS

ACID VALUE (NF EN ISO 660/99) : < 8 mg KOH/g PEROXIDE VALUE * (NF EN ISO 3960/10) : <20 meq O 2 actif/Kg *peroxide value is < 20 if the product is stored in the conditions described below.

CHARACTERISTICS COLOUR : yellow ASPECT at 20°C: liquid ODOUR : characteristic : 60-90 gI 2/100g DENSITY at 20°C : 0.86-0.88 SAPONIFICATION VALUE: 90-100 mgKOH/g REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 20°C : 1.464 – 1.467 AVERAGE FATTY ACID COMPOSITION AVERAGE FATTY ALCOOL COMPOSITION C16 : 0 <3.0 % Oleic alcohol C18 : 1 1.0 - 2.0% Palmitoleic acid C16:1 <1.0% Gondoïc alcohol C20 : 1 39.0 - 46.0% C18 : 1 5.0 - 15.0% Ecosadienoic alcohol C20 : 2 1.0 - 2.0% Gondoïc acid C20 : 1 55.0 - 80.0% Behenic alcohol C22 : 0 1.0 - 2.0% C22 : 0 <1.0 % Erucic alcohol C22 : 1 45.0 - 52.0% C22 : 1 10.0 - 20.0% Lignoceric alcohol C24 : 0 0 - 1.0% C24 : 1 1.0 - 3.0% Nervonic alcohol C24 : 1 6.0 - 11.0%

PRODUCTION AND STORAGE PRODUCTION : Pressing - no solvents or chemicals used Filtration STORAGE : Before opening: Keep away from light, heat (T<20°C) and in a dry place After opening: Keep the product in the original packaging away from light, heat (T<20°C) and in dry place Inert with 0.5 to 1L of gas (ex: nitrogen)/L of packaging Close quickly after using (opening time <15min) PACKAGING : 4.6kg and 23kg Jerry cans and 180kg dums CERTIFICATION : Certified 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife under the COSMOS standard and Ecocert standard available on http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com. 100% of ingredients are of natural origin. Version n°1 01/04/2001 Revision n°10 03/07/2013 Data above is given for information purposes and corresponds to the current state of our knowledge

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