Liquid jojoba wax: obtained by squeezing the seeds, in particular the cotyledons, of Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae family; large shrub with a roundish shape, very long-lived, capable of over 200 years of age.
The composition of the liquid wax, improperly called oil due to its fluid consistency, is characterized by the union of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids (mainly C40 and C42) with monoethylene alcohols different from glycerol. The yellowish color of jojoba oil is determined by the presence of flavonoids and compounds of terpenoid derivation, known as tocopherols and tocotrienols, which together make up vitamin E. These constituents are the basis of the particular chemical properties of jojoba wax, consisting of greater fluidity, stability, flammability and resistance to " oxidation (thanks to the presence of tocopherols). The healthy expressions of this wax, well known in the cosmetic and dermatological sector, are highlighted in a marked emollient property, which allows greater penetration, a ready epidermal absorption and a "high film-forming activity. Furthermore, the antioxidant and protective properties make it particularly suitable as a functional ingredient in sunscreen products, by virtue of its stability to UV rays. Jojoba wax, which also has a proven antibacterial activity, is also used in products for the scalp and hair, in accordance with the ancient popular custom.
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