Jojoba oil (jojoba wax)
refined
| Origin | Our jojoba oil comes from the Arauco Desert, La Rioja, Argentina. |
| Certificates | NATRUE |
| Article number | 504031 |
Production & description
Jojoba oil (jojoba wax) is obtained from the ripe seeds of Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneid. (Buxaceae) by pressing without application of heat. We obtain the native jojoba oil directly from the origin and refine in Europe by ourselves. This makes us more flexible and gives us full control over the quality of our premium jojoba oil refined.
Clear, light yellow to yellow, oily liquid; characteristic odor. Below 10 °C the substance solidifies to a slightly granular, soft mass. Insoluble in water and ethanol; miscible with ether, petroleum ether. Due to its structure (liquid wax from high molecular weight wax esters) jojoba oil is not suitable for consumption.
Jojoba oil (jojoba wax) refined
Gustav Heess
Gustav Heess has been working on the cultivation of jojoba in the Argentinian Arauco desert for several decades. There, ideal conditions were found for the sustainable cultivation of jojoba. Nestled between two mountain ranges with high precipitation, there is sufficient groundwater. The Argentinean desert is up to 50°C hot in summer and cools down to sometimes below 0°C in winter. These temperatures as well as sufficient water are necessary for an optimal development of the jojoba plant. A continuous watering of the plantations in the summer months is therefore essential. Workers on the plantations are busy all year round with the cultivation of new plantations and maintenance of the plantations. In the meantime, over 500 hectares of jojoba are cultivated for us. Since the first plantations, we have maintained intensive contact with the growers throughout the season. Visits on site give us a picture of the expected harvest. After the harvest we determine the price of the seed together with the growers. This price depends on quality and available quantities. The price of the seed, the financing of the contracted quantities and the production costs in the oil mill finally determine our price for our jojoba oil. In 2015, the construction of the new oil mill was completed according to the latest standards. Together with a German plant manufacturer, the latest oil presses were developed especially for gentle processing of the jojoba seed into native jojoba oil.
We use our high-quality native jojoba oil as the basis for our refined jojoba oil. Our many years of experience enable us to refine the jojoba oil (jojoba wax) particularly gently. The refining process is carried out physically without the use of chemical additives. Virgin jojoba oil has a golden yellow colour. During refining, colour and odour are removed, which are not desired in various applications and products. Thanks to its special quality, our refined jojoba oil (jojoba wax) is particularly popular with customers worldwide.
Usage
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Cosmetics
- Jojoba oil is a liquid, oil-like wax which corresponds to the fatty mixture of the skin surface and mixes well with the natural lipid film of the skin
- Jojoba oil protects the skin from water loss without being greasy.
- Jojoba oil is quickly absorbed into the skin
- Jojoba oil can be used for all skin types
- Jojoba oil increases the shelf life of oil blends
- Jojoba oil is well suited for use as a base oil
- Jojoba oil is often used for the care of hair, face and body
- Jojoba oil helps to soothe sunburn and also offers a light natural sun protection factor
- Strengthens the skin's own protective barrier, protects against moisture loss and environmental influences.
- Tightens the connective tissue and refines the skin texture.
- Jojoba oil is odourless and often serves as the basis for massage oils
- Jojoba oil can be used to treat scars and stretch marks
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Pharmaceutics
- Jojoba oil is only suitable for external use, as it contains simmondsin
- Jojoba oil is antibacterial and can therefore help with itching on the scalp in a natural way
- In combination with shea butter, jojoba oil is often used for psoriasis, neurodermatitis or the so-called cradle cap
INCI name: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
CAS number: 90045-98-0 [für Australien (AICS) 61789-91-1]
Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis
Sustainability & responsibility
From the very beginning, the aim was to make the desert more fertile and thus create a sustainable basis for the livelihood of the population living there. The cultivation of jojoba bushes requires a long-term commitment of the farmers, as the plants only produce their first harvest after several years. This requires well-trained and experienced agricultural engineers, but also qualified farm workers. These are offered a long-term perspective in their home country. Thus, by careful handling of the available resources and the commitment of the employees, it is possible to produce an exceptional raw material - and this in the long term.
180
kg
Drum
25
kg
Canister
General durability: canister 12 months, drum 18 months
Composition
| C18:1 Oleic acid | 5 – 15 % |
| C20:1 Eicosenoic acid | 65 – 80 % |
| C22:1 Erucic acid | 10 – 20 % |
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We offer Jojoba oil in the following packaging units:
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180
kg
Drum -
25
kg
Canister
